Pichincha · Hiking

Sendero De La 23 a La Cascada

3.0 mi
round trip
908 ft
climb
3,885 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sendero De La 23 a La Cascada is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Pichincha, Ecuador. It runs between about 3,540 ft and 3,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 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 San Miguel de los Bancos, about 3.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Macas. 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 Sendero De La 23 a La Cascada for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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