Caminantes Ruta 4: Cerro Plateado - Cerro Guagualzhumi
- 4.9 mi
- one way
- 2,469 ft
- climb
- 9,903 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Caminantes Ruta 4: Cerro Plateado - Cerro Guagualzhumi is a 4.9-mile point-to-point route in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 7,930 ft and 9,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,470 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Llatcón. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro El Plateado, Cerro Curitaqui and Guagualzhumi. For camping, Campamento Bautista Roca Viva and Camping Guagualzhumi 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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