O'Higgins · Hiking

Sendero Al Refugio

An out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.2 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile.

3.1 mi
round trip
4,496 ft
climb
3,569 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Al Refugio is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.2 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile, inside Reserva Natural Tipaume. It runs between about 2,480 ft and 3,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,790 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 El Cerrillo, about 2.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Las 3 Comadres, Cerro Maravilla and Cerro Huilquío. Cascada Tres Chorrillos and Cascada El Diamante are within about 3 miles. For camping, Balneario Santa Fe is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

Conditions and forecast

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