Ascenso_alpamayo
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,380 ft
- climb
- 18,552 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ascenso_alpamayo is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 17,880 ft and 18,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 770 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Cashapampa, about 9.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alpamayo, Quitaraju and Jancarurish. For camping, High camp 5491m and Arhuaycocha - Alpamayo Base Camp 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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