Polichaski
An out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador.
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 3,788 ft
- climb
- 12,603 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Polichaski is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 9,490 ft and 12,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Quito, about 2.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cruz Loma, Loma El Mirador and CANTERA VIRGEN DE LA MERDED. For camping, FONAG and Hostal Zentrum are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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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