Río Negro · Hiking

Sendero Parques Nacionales

1.5 mi
round trip
960 ft
climb
2,704 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Parques Nacionales is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Río Negro, Argentina, inside Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It runs between about 2,520 ft and 2,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 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 17 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Esperanza, Cerro 12 de Febrero and Cerro Frías. Los Cántaros is within about 3 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 Sendero Parques Nacionales for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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