Morelos · Hiking

Subida a Chalma

A 1.6-mile loop in Morelos, Mexico.

1.6 mi
loop: 511 ft
climb: 7,916 ft
high point: Loop
route

Subida a Chalma is a 1.6-mile loop in Morelos, Mexico. It runs between about 7,430 ft and 7,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mexicapa, about 1.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. There are 5 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Subida a Chalma for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.