Santiago Gualel
An out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.1 miles round trip) in Loja, Ecuador.
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,194 ft
- climb
- 10,411 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Santiago Gualel is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.1 miles round trip) in Loja, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,310 ft and 10,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Gualel, about 3.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Veracura, Cerro Llustirumi and Loma Veracura. Cascada de Gallibón and Cascada San Antonio are within about 3 miles. For camping, Mina is 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 Santiago Gualel for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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