Valparaíso · Hiking

Sendero Laguna Del Inca

2.0 mi
round trip
2,865 ft
climb
9,736 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Laguna Del Inca is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Valparaíso, Chile. It runs between about 9,320 ft and 9,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Las Cuevas, about 5.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Ojos de Agua, Cerro Mesetas Sur and Cerro Mesetas Norte. For camping, Campamento Cajón El Peñón is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero Laguna Del Inca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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