Sendero Estrellascocha De Quitahuaycu
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,733 ft
- climb
- 14,593 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Estrellascocha De Quitahuaycu is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 13,570 ft and 14,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,240 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Molleturo, about 8.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Quitahuaycu, Cerro Chuzalongo and Cerro Paraguillas. 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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Conditions and forecast
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