Camino Real
An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Santander, Colombia.
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,834 ft
- climb
- 13,131 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino Real is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Santander, Colombia, inside Parque Natural Regional Pan de Azúcar El Consuelo. It runs between about 11,940 ft and 13,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Tutazá, about 5.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alto La Horca, Cerro Alto and Picacho. For camping, Piedra grande 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.
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