La Bota
A 1.0-mile loop in State of Mexico, Mexico.
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 110 ft
- climb
- 6,758 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
La Bota is a 1.0-mile loop in State of Mexico, Mexico, inside Parque Estatal Monte Alto. It runs between about 6,690 ft and 6,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are allowed. The nearest town is Barrio de Guadalupe, about 0.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Pelón, Monte Alto 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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