Santa Cruz · Hiking

Sendero El Pilar - Rio Blanco

3.8 mi
one way
1,525 ft
climb
2,429 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sendero El Pilar - Rio Blanco is a 3.8-mile point-to-point route in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It runs between about 1,480 ft and 2,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,520 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is El Chaltén, about 7.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Polo. For camping, Patagonia Eco Domes and Ricanor 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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