Sendero La Bandera
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 1,631 ft
- climb
- 2,410 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sendero La Bandera is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It runs between about 1,060 ft and 2,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,630 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Villa O'Higgins. For camping, El Mosco and Los Ñirres are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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
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