Río Negro · Hiking

Picada a Pico Huinca

2.4 mi
round trip
3,604 ft
climb
6,372 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Picada a Pico Huinca is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina. It runs between about 2,900 ft and 6,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,530 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Villa Catedral, about 14 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Huinca. For camping, Camping Lago Guillelmo and Las Carpitas are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Picada a Pico Huinca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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