Sendero Oeste a Guagualzhumi
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 742 ft
- climb
- 9,197 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Oeste a Guagualzhumi is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,870 ft and 9,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Paccha, about 1.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Guagualzhumi, Cerro Curitaqui and Nulti. Cascada La Oscura is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Guagualzhumi and Campo Scout 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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