Camino a Yahuaraju
- 6.4 mi
- round trip
- 5,506 ft
- climb
- 18,147 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino a Yahuaraju is an out-and-back trail, 6.4 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 13,390 ft and 18,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,100 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. The nearest town is Macashca, about 6.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Huamashraju, Cashan Oeste and Cashan. For camping, Shallap 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino a Yahuaraju for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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