El Plancillo

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Distance: 7.67 mi
Elevation gain: 1,857 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 1,857 ft
Max elevation: 3,606 ft
TrailRank: 44
Min elevation: 2,400 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 3 hours one minute
Coordinates: 1222
Uploaded: February 12, 2016
Recorded: February 2016

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near Morazán, Alajuela (Republic of Costa Rica)

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A nice hike in a beautiful country. The trail sticks to lanes and roads (0.9 of a kilometer on highway #3) so footing is generally good (and traffic was limited). There is almost 600 meters of climb with some loose gravel in sections but there was no trespassing or fences to climb. Could be done in either direction and started anywhere on the circuit (some roadside parking was available at start point).

Quite a variety of birds were spotted including some vultures flying overhead (not a good sign when hiking alone) a pair of toucans (a fourcan?) and several oropendula with their interesting call and showy yellow tail. Some great vistas including a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean (Gulf of Nicoya), some handsome peaks, a few streams and some beautiful trees. Trail takes you through some nice neighborhoods and there were a couple of places to buy food/drink.

Very enjoyable, I would recommend it!