Sendero El Chivato
An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,477 ft
- climb
- 4,839 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero El Chivato is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in O'Higgins, Chile, inside Reserva Nacional Roblería del Cobre de Loncha. It runs between about 3,770 ft and 4,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,250 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Rinconada de Doñihue, about 3.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro del Chivato, Cerro La Quisca and Cerro Toro Negro. For camping, Camping Las Vegas and Las Vertientes de Coinco are within about 6 miles. 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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