Ascenso Al Cerro La Colorada
A 4.0-mile point-to-point route in Santander, Colombia.
- 4.0 mi
- one way
- 3,109 ft
- climb
- 14,787 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ascenso Al Cerro La Colorada is a 4.0-mile point-to-point route in Santander, Colombia. It runs between about 12,010 ft and 14,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,110 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Presidente, about 5.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro 4.280m and Pico. There are 2 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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