Puebla · Hiking

Ruta Cara Sur

A 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Puebla, Mexico.

3.4 mi
one way
3,176 ft
climb
18,325 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Ruta Cara Sur is a 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Puebla, Mexico, inside Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba. It runs between about 13,230 ft and 18,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,180 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Santa Cruz Texmalaquilla, about 6.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico de Orizaba, Cerro Colorado and Cerro Tecomale. There are 2 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 Ruta Cara Sur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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