Pichincha · Hiking

Al Arbol Solitario

1.4 mi
round trip
1,086 ft
climb
10,812 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Al Arbol Solitario is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 9,860 ft and 10,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Calacali, about 3.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Volcán Casitagua and Condorcocha. For camping, “Las Nubes” de GUASAYA and Tres Collinas are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Al Arbol Solitario for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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