Biobío · Hiking

Greater Patagonian Trail Section 11: Cerro Dedos

A 20-mile point-to-point route in Biobío, Chile.

20.4 mi
one way: 4,943 ft
climb: 7,173 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Greater Patagonian Trail Section 11: Cerro Dedos is a 20-mile point-to-point route in Biobío, Chile. It runs between about 3,020 ft and 7,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,940 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Ralco, about 23 miles southeast of the trailhead. For camping, Camping Ojo de Agua and Camping Pelahuenco 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 Greater Patagonian Trail Section 11: Cerro Dedos for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.