Puruvin - Machangara
An out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Cañar, Ecuador.
- 2.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,546 ft
- climb
- 13,356 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Puruvin - Machangara is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Cañar, Ecuador. It runs between about 12,590 ft and 13,360 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,260 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Gualleturo, about 8.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Trojecharina (TioJicharina). For camping, Chanlud and Labrados are 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
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