Ascenso Al Volcán

Ascenso Al Volcán is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Nariño, Colombia, inside Santuario de Fauna y Flora Galeras. It runs between about 10,970 ft and 13,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Anganoy, about 3.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Galeras, Cuchilla Calbozo and Loma Redonda. Cascada de Mijitayo is within about 3 miles. For camping, Parque ambiental chimayoy 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.