Camino De Bestia
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Veracruz, Mexico.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,640 ft
- climb
- 8,806 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino De Bestia is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Veracruz, Mexico. It runs between about 7,410 ft and 8,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 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 Ingenio del Rosario, about 1.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Tetoro, Cerro Huilotepec and Cerro Tegallo. For camping, Campamento is within about 6 miles. 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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