Cotopaxi · Hiking

Ruta Hacia La Laguna

0.5 mi
round trip
468 ft
climb
15,649 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta Hacia La Laguna is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, inside Reserva Ecológica Los Ilinizas. It runs between about 15,310 ft and 15,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Chaupi, about 6.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Illiniza Norte and Illiniza Sur. Cascada Cunuyacu is within about 3 miles. For camping, Wim Hosteria y Camping is within about 6 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Hacia La Laguna for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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