Azuay · Hiking

Ruta 2

An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.

1.6 mi
round trip
2,350 ft
climb
13,864 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta 2 is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador, inside Parque Nacional Cajas. It runs between about 12,830 ft and 13,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,320 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Molleturo, about 12 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro San Luis, Cerro de Cajas and Taquiurco. For camping, Buen lugar para acampar is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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