Ruta Norte
An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Chimborazo, Ecuador.
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,050 ft
- climb
- 15,276 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Norte is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Chimborazo, Ecuador. It runs between about 13,760 ft and 15,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,770 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Alao LLactapamba, about 8.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Cubillín, Cerro Ayanchi and Cerro Cusnipagcha. For camping, Zona de acampada and Padguazo 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Norte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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