Oruro · Hiking

Sendero De Chiar Kkota

1.6 mi
round trip: 1,597 ft
climb: 17,857 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sendero De Chiar Kkota is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Oruro, Bolivia, inside Parque Nacional Sajama. It runs between about 16,350 ft and 17,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 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 Sajama, about 7.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Chiar Kkota, Jisk'a Kunturiri and Pumuta. For camping, Campamento is 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.

Nearby · Sendero Lago Chungará · Descent · Aproximación Al Campamento Base

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero De Chiar Kkota for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.