Boyacá · Hiking

Travesía Del Glaciar Ritacuba Negro

1.9 mi
round trip
1,410 ft
climb
16,410 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Travesía Del Glaciar Ritacuba Negro is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Boyacá, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural El Cocuy. It runs between about 16,160 ft and 16,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 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 7.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Divino Niño, Ritacuba Negro and Ritacuba Blanco. Cascada and Cascada are within about 3 miles. For camping, Playitas (oficial) and Cueva Larga are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Travesía Del Glaciar Ritacuba Negro for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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