Pichincha · Hiking

Ruta Sincholagua

An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador.

2.5 mi
round trip
3,121 ft
climb
15,709 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta Sincholagua is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 13,710 ft and 15,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Rumipamba, about 8.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sincholahua and Cerro Soldado Machay. For camping, Ultimo espacio para acampar and Campamento 3 Ruta del Condor 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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