Playas Secas - Guantas - Playas Encantadas
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,964 ft
- climb
- 14,309 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Playas Secas - Guantas - Playas Encantadas is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.1 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 13,300 ft and 14,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 630 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Molleturo, about 8.1 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Galletas, Filo Cerco de Piedras and Quitahuaycu. For camping, Buen lugar para acampar is within about 6 miles. There are 10 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
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