Morelos · Hiking

Camino Viejo a San Juan

1.3 mi
round trip: 1,208 ft
climb: 7,958 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Camino Viejo a San Juan is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Morelos, Mexico, inside Parque Nacional El Tepozteco. It runs between about 6,860 ft and 7,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,150 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 natural ground. It is on the edge of Santo Domingo Ocotitlán. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro de los Zopilotes, Cerro Tepozteco and Volcán Oclayuca. Los Venaditos is within about 3 miles. For camping, Meztitla centro scout is within about 6 miles. 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Viejo a San Juan for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.