Sendero Piedras Blancas
An out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.6 miles round trip) in Maule, Chile.
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 4,652 ft
- climb
- 7,661 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Piedras Blancas is an out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.6 miles round trip) in Maule, Chile. It runs between about 4,150 ft and 7,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,570 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is El Colorado, about 11 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro El Morrillo, Cerro Peine Oeste and Cerro Peine. Cascada Hotel Vilches Alto is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento Orilla Calle Gratis and Camping Antahuara - Altos de Lircay (Punto 1) are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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