Valparaíso · Hiking

Sendero El Cajón Del Peñón

2.4 mi
round trip
3,045 ft
climb
9,642 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero El Cajón Del Peñón is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Valparaíso, Chile. It runs between about 7,200 ft and 9,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,740 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Río Blanco, about 6.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Maitencito, Alto del Peñón and Alto de la Posada. Cascada del Peñón is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campamento Cajón El Peñón is within about 6 miles. 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.

  • Nearby · Sendero a Cerro Gloria · Ruta Co. Mesetas Norte · Travesía

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