Sentiero M. Silvestri Sup.
Photo: Ludvig14, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 585 ft
- climb
- 6,486 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentiero M. Silvestri Sup. is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Sicily, Italy, inside Parco dell'Etna. It runs between about 6,210 ft and 6,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 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 Tarderia, about 4.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crateri Silvestri inferiori, Crateri Silvestri superiori and Cono eruzione 2001. Cascata dell'Acquarocca is within about 3 miles. There are 12 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
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