Ruta Plan Témpanos - San Pablin Por Abajo
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,065 ft
- climb
- 15,647 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Plan Témpanos - San Pablin Por Abajo is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.1 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 14,530 ft and 15,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,590 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 6.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Divino Niño, Puntiagudo and Picacho. Cascada and Cascada Río Corralitos are within about 3 miles. For camping, Playitas (oficial) and Campo Morrena are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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