Ruta 4
An out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 2,003 ft
- climb
- 13,602 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta 4 is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 12,640 ft and 13,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 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. The nearest town is Molleturo, about 11 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Amarillo, Cerro de Cajas and Cerro Paraguillas. For camping, Buen lugar para acampar is within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 Ruta 4 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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