Napo · Hiking

Sendero Los Orquideos

An out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Napo, Ecuador.

3.0 mi
round trip
5,453 ft
climb
14,628 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero Los Orquideos is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Napo, Ecuador. It runs between about 9,360 ft and 14,630 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,360 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lligua, about 2.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tungurahua. Cascada Ines María and Cascada de la Virgen are within about 3 miles. For camping, Eco Camping Lo de Fausto and Camping Lo De Fausto Alojamiento are 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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