Valle Placer - L. Otún
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 515 ft
- climb
- 13,229 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Valle Placer - L. Otún is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Tolima, Colombia. It runs between about 13,040 ft and 13,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Cocora, about 11 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include P., Cuchilla Del Placer and Cuchilla Del Bosque. For camping, Campamento Arenales and Campamento Base are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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