Laguna Miramar
- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,659 ft
- climb
- 9,919 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Laguna Miramar is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru. It runs between about 7,910 ft and 9,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,330 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Caraz, about 1.1 miles north of the trailhead. Cascada de IquinPavas is within about 3 miles. For camping, Yakurumi Tipis & Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Laguna Miramar for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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