Santiago Metropolitan · Hiking

Sendero Cajón Del Muerto (2145 M)

1.4 mi
round trip
2,176 ft
climb
8,372 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Cajón Del Muerto (2145 M) is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile, inside Parque Natural Quebrada de Macul. It runs between about 6,580 ft and 8,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Santiago, about 11 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro La Cruz, Morro Abanico and Cumbre de las Antenas. Cascada San Juan and Salto de Apoquindo are within about 3 miles. For camping, Área de Campamento Valle Suizo is within about 6 miles. There are 25 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Cajón Del Muerto (2145 M) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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