Camino a Arhuey
- 5.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,938 ft
- climb
- 13,227 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino a Arhuey is an out-and-back trail, 5.6 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru. It runs between about 11,790 ft and 13,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,190 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Olleros, about 2.2 miles east of the trailhead. For camping, Quisuar is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino a Arhuey for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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