Ñuble · Hiking

Rucapirén

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Ñuble, Chile.

0.5 mi
round trip
339 ft
climb
4,480 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Rucapirén is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Ñuble, Chile. It runs between about 4,170 ft and 4,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 310 ft of climbing one way. 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 Los Lleuques, about 11 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro El Gato, Cerro Coltrahue and Cerro Purgatorio. Cascada Rucapiren and Cascada Rucapiren are within about 3 miles. For camping, Valle Hermoso and Ruinas Refugio Shangrilá are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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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