Camino Inca
- 3.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,424 ft
- climb
- 11,981 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino Inca is an out-and-back trail, 3.9 miles each way (7.8 miles round trip) in Loja, Ecuador. It runs between about 10,610 ft and 11,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,900 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Gualel, about 3.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Viejo, Tioloma and Payamo. Cascada de Humuto and Cascada de Gallibón are within about 3 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 Camino Inca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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