Ancash · Hiking

Lag. Shallap Trek

A 9.5-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru.

9.5 mi
one way: 3,427 ft
climb: 14,032 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Lag. Shallap Trek is a 9.5-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru. It runs between about 11,190 ft and 14,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,430 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Unchus, about 1.0 miles east of the trailhead. For camping, Marian.Wahi and Cabañas 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. Shallap Trek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.