Caminantes Ruta 1: Zhinglla Cachaulo
- 7.6 mi
- one way
- 1,234 ft
- climb
- 10,026 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Caminantes Ruta 1: Zhinglla Cachaulo is a 7.6-mile point-to-point route in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,840 ft and 10,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is San Miguel, about 0.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cachaulo. Cascada Saimirín is within about 3 miles. For camping, Cuenca Canopy and Campo Scout are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Caminantes Ruta 1: Zhinglla Cachaulo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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