Ascenso C° Parkinson (Por Htal. De Zonda)
An out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.3 miles round trip) in San Juan, Argentina.
- 4.2 mi
- round trip
- 3,987 ft
- climb
- 5,456 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ascenso C° Parkinson (Por Htal. De Zonda) is an out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.3 miles round trip) in San Juan, Argentina. It runs between about 2,790 ft and 5,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 670 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Villa Basilio Nievas, about 3.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Parkinson, Cruz Blanca and 9 de Julio. For camping, Camping Municipal de Rivadavia and Camping de UDAP are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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