Pichincha · Hiking

S

An out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador.

1.3 mi
round trip: 735 ft
climb: 12,618 ft
high point: Out and back
route

S is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 11,920 ft and 12,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Cutuglagua, about 5.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Pailón and Atacazo. For camping, Tía Sonia 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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Conditions and forecast

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