Ruta Al Pico Sur Volcán D. Huila
A 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Cauca, Colombia.
Photo: Juandareina, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.4 mi
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- 2,190 ft
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- 16,512 ft
- high point
- Point to point
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Ruta Al Pico Sur Volcán D. Huila is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Cauca, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Nevado del Huila. It runs between about 14,910 ft and 16,510 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,190 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mesa de Caloto, about 7.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Sur, Pico Central and Nevado del Huila. For camping, Campamento Marte and Campamento Colombiano are 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.
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