El Creston

EL CRESTON is a mountain in Hidalgo, Mexico, with its summit at about 7,510 ft (2,288 m) above sea level. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is Ignacio Zaragoza, about 1.2 miles northwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include MESA GRANDE and VIVORILLAS. In a typical May, the warmest month, highs reach about 78°F (25°C) and lows about 53°F (12°C); in January, the coldest, highs are about 68°F (20°C) and lows about 42°F (6°C). Precipitation falls on about 10 days in July, the wettest month, and about 2 days in January, the driest. These typical figures for 1981–2010 come from the CHELSA 1 km climate model and CRU TS 4.09. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.