Caldas · Hiking

Las Nereidas

An out-and-back trail, 4.7 miles each way (9.5 miles round trip) in Caldas, Colombia.

4.7 mi
round trip
2,695 ft
climb
13,868 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Las Nereidas is an out-and-back trail, 4.7 miles each way (9.5 miles round trip) in Caldas, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados. It runs between about 13,080 ft and 13,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,060 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 dirt. The nearest town is Granja Agrícola La Paz, about 12 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro Negro, Nevado de Santa Isabel and Waldenberg. For camping, El Cisne and Potosi are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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