Humboldt - Lagunazo - Pico Occidental - Silla De Caracas
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 4,147 ft
- climb
- 8,098 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Humboldt - Lagunazo - Pico Occidental - Silla De Caracas is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.7 miles round trip) in Miranda, Venezuela, inside Parque Nacional Waraira Repano. It runs between about 6,570 ft and 8,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,620 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Antonio de Galipán, about 2.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Occidental, Pico Oriental and Loma Serrano. Quebrada Quintero is within about 3 miles. For camping, Cueva de Los Palmeros and Lagunazo are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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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