Ruta 5
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,294 ft
- climb
- 13,582 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta 5 is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador, inside Parque Nacional Cajas. It runs between about 12,590 ft and 13,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,130 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Sayausi, about 10 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taquiurco, Avilahuaico and Cerro Padre Urcu. 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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~3 min drive
An out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.3 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
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Ruta 3
~3 min drive
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An out-and-back trail, 9.7 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
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An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
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Ruta 2
~3 min drive
An out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
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~36 min drive
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta 5 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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