Aproximado
An out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Risaralda, Colombia.
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,892 ft
- climb
- 13,139 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Aproximado is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Risaralda, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados. It runs between about 12,430 ft and 13,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Cocora, about 10 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include 4570. For camping, Potosi 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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