Camino Inca
An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru.
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 299 ft
- climb
- 13,265 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Camino Inca is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru. It runs between about 12,970 ft and 13,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Piruruyoc, about 1.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Punta Callán. For camping, Inkawasi Camping 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 Inca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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