Pichincha · Hiking

Ruta Segura Rucu Pichincha - Ladrillos

0.7 mi
round trip
1,194 ft
climb
15,147 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta Segura Rucu Pichincha - Ladrillos is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 14,500 ft and 15,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Atucucho, about 4.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ladrillos, Padre Encantado and Rucu Pichincha. Cascada Pirusay is within about 3 miles. For camping, FONAG is within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Segura Rucu Pichincha - Ladrillos for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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