Cusco · Hiking

Perdiz Trail

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru.

0.5 mi
round trip
924 ft
climb
9,573 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Perdiz Trail is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru, inside Área de Conservación Privada Wayqecha. It runs between about 8,860 ft and 9,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 790 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Hacienda Pasto Grande, about 5.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Pacchayoq is within about 3 miles. For camping, Tres Cruces View Point Camping is 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.

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