Sendero Al Volcán Concepción
An out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Rivas, Nicaragua.
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 4,805 ft
- climb
- 5,305 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sendero Al Volcán Concepción is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Rivas, Nicaragua, inside Reserva Natural Volcán Concepción. It runs between about 510 ft and 5,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Urbaite, about 2.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Volcán Concepción and Cerro El Mongote de Las Pilas. For camping, Camping Ojo de Agua and Camping Doña Nela are 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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Conditions and forecast
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