Valle Placer - L. Otún (Aprox.)
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 413 ft
- climb
- 13,343 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Valle Placer - L. Otún (Aprox.) is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Tolima, Colombia, inside Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados. It runs between about 13,160 ft and 13,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 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 Quindío Norte. 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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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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