Sendero "Lagunal Azul"
- 4.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,965 ft
- climb
- 2,619 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero "Lagunal Azul" is an out-and-back trail, 4.8 miles each way (9.5 miles round trip) in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It runs between about 860 ft and 2,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,340 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. The nearest town is El Chaltén, about 23 miles northeast of the trailhead. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero "Lagunal Azul" for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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