Pichincha · Hiking

Camino a La Cruz Del Ilaló

2.9 mi
round trip: 3,602 ft
climb: 10,083 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Camino a La Cruz Del Ilaló is an out-and-back trail, 2.9 miles each way (5.8 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,310 ft and 10,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Pedro del Tingo, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ilaló, Ilaló and Pillivaro. For camping, Campamento Nueva Vida and CoDa Vista are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

Nearby · Sendero Cumbre Rucu Pichincha · Sendero El Auqui · Ruta Paso De La Muerte

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Sendero Cumbre Rucu Pichincha

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Sendero El Auqui

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Ruta Paso De La Muerte

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Ruta Sincholagua

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Rucu-Yanacocha

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Eloy Alfaro

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Carril Ciclo Y Peatonal

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Ruta Segura Rucu Pichincha - Ladrillos

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Ilaló

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino a La Cruz Del Ilaló for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.