Pichincha · Hiking

Ruta 2

A 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Pichincha, Ecuador.

1.5 mi
one way
1,621 ft
climb
5,480 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ruta 2 is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 4,830 ft and 5,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,620 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mindo, about 2.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Cascada Nambillo and Cascada Guagua are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Aldea and La Bicok Ecolodge are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Ruta 2 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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