El Dinosaurio
An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in State of Mexico, Mexico.
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,051 ft
- climb
- 7,282 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
El Dinosaurio is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in State of Mexico, Mexico, inside Parque Estatal Monte Alto. It runs between about 6,990 ft and 7,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 670 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 dirt. The nearest town is Barrio de Guadalupe, about 1.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Alto, Cerro Pelón and San Antonio. Refugio del Salto and El Molino are within about 3 miles. For camping, Wander Cabins is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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