Ruta Co. Arriero Chico
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,188 ft
- climb
- 13,797 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Co. Arriero Chico is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Valparaíso, Chile, inside Parque Andino Juncal. It runs between about 11,620 ft and 13,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,180 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Las Cuevas, about 8.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Arriero Chico, Cerro Vigía and Punta de Cuchillo. For camping, Sitio de Camping Las Canchitas and Camping Morrenas are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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Conditions and forecast
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