Ascenso a Cara Este Del Ruiz (T3)
- 4.6 mi
- one way
- 4,844 ft
- climb
- 16,196 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ascenso a Cara Este Del Ruiz (T3) is a 4.6-mile point-to-point route in Tolima, Colombia. It runs between about 11,760 ft and 16,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,840 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 Murillo, about 5.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cuchilla La Cabaña, Alto La Piraña and Alto Pico Del Loro. For camping, La Leonera and Campamento Angelo are 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ascenso a Cara Este Del Ruiz (T3) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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