Pichincha · Hiking

Linea Ferrea

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador.

1.2 mi
round trip: 1,600 ft
climb: 8,779 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Linea Ferrea is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,490 ft and 8,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 810 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is El Quinche, about 0.6 miles south of the trailhead. For camping, Finca Ecológica Misioneras Lauritas and Filambanco - La Tolita are 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.

NearbySendero Cumbre Rucu Pichincha · Quitoloma · Camino a La Cruz Del Ilaló

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Conditions and forecast

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