Sendero Al Cerro Ruedas
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,291 ft
- climb
- 13,431 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Al Cerro Ruedas is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Santander, Colombia, inside Parque Natural Regional Páramo de Santurbán. It runs between about 11,690 ft and 13,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,000 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Vetas, about 2.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Volcán de Vetas, Cerro Ruedas and P.. For camping, La Higuera Minesa and Campameto EcoOro are within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast
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