Heredia · Hiking

Sendero Circular Principal

A 0.9-mile loop in Heredia, Costa Rica.

0.9 mi
loop
263 ft
climb
5,855 ft
high point
Loop
route

Sendero Circular Principal is a 0.9-mile loop in Heredia, Costa Rica. It runs between about 5,670 ft and 5,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is San José de la Montaña, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Redondo (La Cruz), Cerro Chompipe and Cerro Delicias. For camping, Campamento de San Gabriel and Área para Acampar Bosque de Cipreses 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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