O'Higgins · Hiking

Sendero Al Cerro Rucatalca

An out-and-back trail, 5.0 miles each way (10.0 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile.

5.0 mi
round trip
4,445 ft
climb
3,862 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Al Cerro Rucatalca is an out-and-back trail, 5.0 miles each way (10.0 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile. It runs between about 1,010 ft and 3,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 810 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San José de Apalta, about 3.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Rucatalca, Cerro Bucotalco and Cerro El Águila. 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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