Ancash · Hiking

Lag. Llaca Trek

A 9.6-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru.

9.6 mi
one way: 3,694 ft
climb: 14,671 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Lag. Llaca Trek is a 9.6-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru. It runs between about 11,830 ft and 14,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,690 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Unchus, about 2.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rima rima and Cerro Cachijirca. For camping, Cabañas and Puncu are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Lag. Llaca Trek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.