Salta · Hiking

Sendero Del Elefante

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Salta, Argentina.

0.5 mi
round trip
717 ft
climb
5,483 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Del Elefante is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Salta, Argentina. It runs between about 4,770 ft and 5,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is San Lorenzo, about 1.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mirador sendero de la Cruz and Cerro Elefante. For camping, Los Ceibos is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Del Elefante for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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