Ruta Normal (Pd)
An out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia.
- 3.6 mi
- round trip
- 6,790 ft
- climb
- 20,959 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Normal (Pd) is an out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia. It runs between about 15,030 ft and 20,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,890 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pinaya, about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Norte, Illimani and Ch'iyar Qullu. Cascada is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento Puente Roto and Campamento Nido del Cóndor 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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