Ruta Al Rumiñahui Norte
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,279 ft
- climb
- 15,214 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Al Rumiñahui Norte is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador, inside Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. It runs between about 14,440 ft and 15,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Machachi, about 6.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rumiňahui central, Rumiñahui and Rumiňahui norte. Rumiñahui is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Rinconada is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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