Mexico City · Hiking

Formula Uno

An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Mexico City, Mexico.

0.7 mi
round trip
618 ft
climb
10,146 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Formula Uno is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Mexico City, Mexico, inside Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones. It runs between about 9,860 ft and 10,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Lorenzo Acopilco, about 1.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Picacho Puerto las Cruces and Peña El Calvario. For camping, Zona de campismo is within about 6 miles. There are 22 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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