Ruta Directa
An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru.
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,605 ft
- climb
- 16,229 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruta Directa is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Ancash, Peru, inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. It runs between about 14,180 ft and 16,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,330 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Churap, about 5.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rima rima, Vallunareju Sur and Vallunareju Norte. For camping, Campo Morrena and Campamento Morena 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 Ruta Directa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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