Ancash · Hiking

Laguna Trail

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru.

1.2 mi
round trip: 1,359 ft
climb: 15,210 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Laguna Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 14,380 ft and 15,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Urus, about 8.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Urus Este, Tocllaraju and Ishinca. For camping, Campamento Base Ishinca and Tocllaraju High Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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.

NearbySendero María Josefa · Tocllaraju Trail · Urus Trail

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Laguna Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.