Sendero a Cima Del Guagualzhumi Rocoso
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 720 ft
- climb
- 9,963 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero a Cima Del Guagualzhumi Rocoso is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 9,370 ft and 9,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 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 Guagualzhumi, about 0.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Guagualzhumi, Cerro Curitaqui and Cerro El Plateado. Cascada La Oscura is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Guagualzhumi and Campamento Bautista Roca Viva are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Sendero a Cima Del Guagualzhumi Rocoso for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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