Ruta Normal (F)
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 4,474 ft
- climb
- 18,325 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Normal (F) is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Puebla, Mexico, inside Parque Nacional Pico de Orizaba. It runs between about 13,890 ft and 18,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,450 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is San Miguel Zoapan, about 5.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Tecomale, Pico de Orizaba and Cerro Chichimeco. 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 Normal (F) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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