Ruta 7
An out-and-back trail, 9.7 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador.
- 9.7 mi
- round trip
- 5,936 ft
- climb
- 13,190 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta 7 is an out-and-back trail, 9.7 miles each way (19 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador, inside Parque Nacional Cajas. It runs between about 10,320 ft and 13,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,630 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Sayausi, about 7.4 miles west of the trailhead. For camping, Buen lugar para acampar is within about 6 miles. 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 7 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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