Cuchilla (Difícil)
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Cundinamarca, Colombia.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 749 ft
- climb
- 11,844 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cuchilla (Difícil) is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Cundinamarca, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Chingaza. It runs between about 11,480 ft and 11,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 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. The nearest town is Guasca, about 7.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peña de las Águilas, Cerro Peña Cuadrada and Alto Buitrago. 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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