Sendero Estero Mocho
An out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Los Ríos, Chile.
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,681 ft
- climb
- 4,802 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Estero Mocho is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Los Ríos, Chile, inside Parque Nacional Villarrica. It runs between about 3,440 ft and 4,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Catripulli, about 11 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Estero Mocho for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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