Carhuascancha
About
Carhuascancha is a mountain in Ancash, Peru, with its summit at about 18,600 ft (5,668 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parque Nacional Huascarán. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is Yurayaco, about 9.8 miles west of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include San Juan, Huantsan and Quimarumi. For camping, B.C. Maparaju and Shallap are within about 6 miles. It is part of the Cordillera Blanca. These details come from Wikidata. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
18,596 ft
Location
Carhuascancha
Ancash
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