Antofagasta · Hiking

El Sendero Que No Cuesta Nada

1.4 mi
loop
508 ft
climb
8,520 ft
high point
Loop
route

El Sendero Que No Cuesta Nada is a 1.4-mile loop in Antofagasta, Chile. It runs between about 8,080 ft and 8,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing over the route. 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 San Pedro de Atacama, about 1.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro de La Guacha. For camping, Alta de Quitor and La Casa del Sol Naciente are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at El Sendero Que No Cuesta Nada for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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