Valle Placer - L. Otún (Aprox.)
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 935 ft
- climb
- 13,160 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Valle Placer - L. Otún (Aprox.) is an out-and-back trail, 3.3 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in Tolima, Colombia. It runs between about 12,830 ft and 13,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Juntas, about 11 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cuchilla El Paraiso, Cuchilla Los Arango and Cuchilla El Ciervo. For camping, Campamento Corazones and Campamento Piedra del Sol 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 Valle Placer - L. Otún (Aprox.) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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