El Pilon

EL PILON is a mountain in Hidalgo, Mexico, with its summit at about 6,850 ft (2,089 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 San Francisco Tecajique, about 1.6 miles west of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include LA CRUZ, VIVORILLAS and LA BANDERA. In a typical May, the warmest month, highs reach about 79°F (26°C) and lows about 54°F (12°C); in January, the coldest, highs are about 69°F (21°C) and lows about 44°F (6°C). Precipitation falls on about 14 days in September, the wettest month, and about 3 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.