Sendeto a Guican
An out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia.
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 4,449 ft
- climb
- 11,173 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendeto a Guican is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia. It runs between about 9,240 ft and 11,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,270 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Güicán, about 3.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Loma El Padien and Loma Los Dormilones. For camping, Campo Morrena and Playitas (oficial) are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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