Río Negro · Hiking

Sendero a Cascada Frey

0.8 mi
round trip
716 ft
climb
2,742 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero a Cascada Frey is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 2,520 ft and 2,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 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 Colonia Suiza, about 10 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Capitán, Cerro Vor and Cerro Cristal. Cascada Frey and Cascada Victoria are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Libre and Camping organizado Laguna Ilón 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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