Táchira · Hiking

Ruta Por Las Crestas

2.3 mi
round trip
2,055 ft
climb
12,452 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruta Por Las Crestas is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Táchira, Venezuela, inside Parque Nacional General Juan Pablo Peñaloza. It runs between about 11,390 ft and 12,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is El Cedro, about 4.1 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Manuel Molina, Cerro La Cimarronera and Cerro Buena Vista. For camping, Campamento La Piedra and Campamento del Bobo are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruta Por Las Crestas for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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