Tungurahua · Hiking

Tapir Trail

A 1.1-mile loop in Tungurahua, Ecuador.

1.1 mi
loop: 225 ft
climb: 6,938 ft
high point: Loop
route

Tapir Trail is a 1.1-mile loop in Tungurahua, Ecuador. It runs between about 6,740 ft and 6,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing over the route. The nearest town is Cosanga, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. 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.

NearbySendero Jumandi · Sendero Volcán Sumaco · Sendero Del Oso

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Conditions and forecast

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