Ruta Sagrado Cuicocha
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,566 ft
- climb
- 11,361 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Sagrado Cuicocha is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Imbabura, Ecuador. It runs between about 10,360 ft and 11,360 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Quiroga, about 4.4 miles west of the trailhead. For camping, Ukshapungo and Spot de camping 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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