La Francia-Santa Rita
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,441 ft
- climb
- 6,248 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Francia-Santa Rita is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Risaralda, Colombia. It runs between about 5,750 ft and 6,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 890 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Guacas, about 2.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alto El Madroño, Alto El Volador and Sinagrio. Los Chorros de Don Lolo is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Gaviota is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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Conditions and forecast
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