El 81 - La Gallera
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,791 ft
- climb
- 6,269 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
El 81 - La Gallera is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Cauca, Colombia. It runs between about 5,320 ft and 6,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,870 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Morales, about 19 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro DJ. For camping, Alto de La Paz is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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
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