Camino a La Laguna Grande De La Sierra
A 5.3-mile point-to-point route in Boyacá, Colombia.
- 5.3 mi
- one way
- 2,724 ft
- climb
- 14,788 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Camino a La Laguna Grande De La Sierra is a 5.3-mile point-to-point route in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 11,720 ft and 14,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,720 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Güicán, about 5.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Loma Los Dormilones and Pico Corrales. Cascada Río Corralitos is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campo Morrena and Campamento oficial 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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