Sendero a Laguna Glaciar
An out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.4 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia.
- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 4,343 ft
- climb
- 16,517 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero a Laguna Glaciar is an out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.4 miles round trip) in La Paz, Bolivia. It runs between about 13,730 ft and 16,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,280 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. The nearest town is Cotaña, about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include P'iq'iñ Qullu and Wila Quta. For camping, Punto de Campamento Posible and Punto de Campamento Posible 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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