Napo · Hiking

Ruta Casahuala

An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Napo, Ecuador.

1.5 mi
round trip
2,234 ft
climb
14,759 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta Casahuala is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Napo, Ecuador. It runs between about 13,230 ft and 14,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,880 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Illagua Chico, about 6.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Casahuala, Hualajaló and Yanarumi. For camping, zona de acampada 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 Ruta Casahuala for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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