Carchi · Hiking

Sendero a Pialcon

An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Carchi, Ecuador.

0.7 mi
round trip: 211 ft
climb: 8,789 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sendero a Pialcon is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Carchi, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,580 ft and 8,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is on the edge of Bolívar. Cascada de Gualchán and Cascada de Duendes are within about 3 miles. There are 2 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.

NearbyRuta Sagrado Cuicocha · Camino Del Campamento · Ruta Al Volcán Imbabura

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sendero a Pialcon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.