Aproximación Al Campamento Base
An out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.5 miles round trip) in Oruro, Bolivia.
- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,646 ft
- climb
- 15,986 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Aproximación Al Campamento Base is an out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.5 miles round trip) in Oruro, Bolivia, inside Parque Nacional Sajama. It runs between about 14,490 ft and 15,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,130 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 Sajama, about 4.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chucarero, Nevado Sajama and Huisalla. For camping, Campo Base subida al Sajama and Campo Alto 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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