Cauca · Hiking

Ruta Al Campamento Marte (Pico Sur)

6.1 mi
one way: 7,940 ft
climb: 14,909 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Ruta Al Campamento Marte (Pico Sur) is a 6.1-mile point-to-point route in Cauca, Colombia. It runs between about 7,010 ft and 14,910 ft above sea level, with roughly 7,940 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mesa de Caloto, about 3.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alto De Caloto. For camping, Campamento Marte is within about 6 miles. 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.

Nearby · Ruta Al Pico Sur Volcán D. Huila · Sendero Al Crater · Camino Real

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Al Campamento Marte (Pico Sur) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.