Conexión Cerro América - Cerro María Auxiliadora
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 355 ft
- climb
- 4,798 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Conexión Cerro América - Cerro María Auxiliadora is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in San Juan, Argentina. It runs between about 4,640 ft and 4,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Villa Basilio Nievas, about 5.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include América, María Auxiliadora and Negro. For camping, Camping Cerro Blanco and La Toma 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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