Tucumán · Hiking

Senda Al Taficillo

4.6 mi
round trip
2,519 ft
climb
5,793 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Senda Al Taficillo is an out-and-back trail, 4.6 miles each way (9.2 miles round trip) in Tucumán, Argentina, inside Parque Universitario Sierra de San Javier. It runs between about 4,440 ft and 5,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,930 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Javier, about 2.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Quebrada Los Espinillos, Quebrada El Cochunal and Quebrada Las Conchas. Cascada del Rio Noque and escondida are within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento Dirección Provincial de Vialidad and Monasterio Raco are within about 6 miles. 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.

Conditions and forecast

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