Cartago · Hiking

Sendero a Cerro Uran

An out-and-back trail, 7.6 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Cartago, Costa Rica.

7.6 mi
round trip
6,915 ft
climb
11,446 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero a Cerro Uran is an out-and-back trail, 7.6 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Cartago, Costa Rica, inside Parque Nacional Chirripó. It runs between about 6,240 ft and 11,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Rivas, about 11 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Uran, Cerro Urán and Lomo Larga. For camping, Camping Casa Chirripó is 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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