Cueva De Sal
A 0.3-mile loop in Antofagasta, Chile.
- 0.3 mi
- loop
- 68 ft
- climb
- 8,076 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Cueva De Sal is a 0.3-mile loop in Antofagasta, Chile, inside Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos. It runs between about 8,010 ft and 8,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Pedro de Atacama, about 5.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. For camping, Puritama and Los Perales 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cueva De Sal for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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