Ruta Alternativa San Pablín Sur
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,286 ft
- climb
- 17,021 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Alternativa San Pablín Sur is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 15,830 ft and 17,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 50 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 Güicán, about 8.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include San Pablin Sur, San Pablín Norte and Pico U'wa. Cascada is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campo Morrena and Campamento oficial are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Ruta Alternativa San Pablín Sur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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