Los Ríos · Hiking

Sendero Colonia Benavides

An out-and-back trail, 4.6 miles each way (9.3 miles round trip) in Los Ríos, Chile.

4.6 mi
round trip
2,669 ft
climb
5,341 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Colonia Benavides is an out-and-back trail, 4.6 miles each way (9.3 miles round trip) in Los Ríos, Chile. It runs between about 3,290 ft and 5,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Catripulli, about 12 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Volcán Quetrupillán. For camping, Volcán Quetrupillán and Laguna Azul 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.

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