Ancash · Hiking

Quitaraju Trek

A 3.5-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru.

3.6 mi
one way
4,417 ft
climb
19,112 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Quitaraju Trek is a 3.5-mile point-to-point route in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 14,120 ft and 19,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,420 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Cashapampa, about 11 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alpamayo, Rinrihirca and Quitaraju. For camping, Arhuaycocha - Alpamayo Base Camp and High camp 5491m are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Quitaraju Trek for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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