Cicuito De Huayhuash
An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Huánuco, Peru.
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,129 ft
- climb
- 13,807 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Cicuito De Huayhuash is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Huánuco, Peru. It runs between about 13,590 ft and 13,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 600 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Queropalca, about 5.7 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro Yanaccocha, Alcay and Pucapuya. For camping, Carhuacocha and (Cp. auxiliar) are within about 6 miles. 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 Cicuito De Huayhuash for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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