Boyacá · Hiking

Camino Corto a Cardenillo

1.2 mi
round trip
1,184 ft
climb
14,004 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Corto a Cardenillo is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 13,060 ft and 14,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Güicán, about 4.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include P., Cuchilla Los Aires and Divino Niño. For camping, Playitas (oficial) and Campo Morrena are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Camino Corto a Cardenillo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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