Tungurahua · Hiking

Sendero Volcán Sumaco

An out-and-back trail, 12 miles each way (25 miles round trip) in Tungurahua, Ecuador.

12.5 mi
round trip: 8,722 ft
climb: 12,327 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sendero Volcán Sumaco is an out-and-back trail, 12 miles each way (25 miles round trip) in Tungurahua, Ecuador. It runs between about 4,980 ft and 12,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 8,030 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 dirt. It is on the edge of Pacto Sumaco. Wairapaccha is within about 3 miles. There are 6 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.

NearbyBenavides Trail · Sendero Del Oso · Face Trail & Loop

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Conditions and forecast

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