6,592 ft
4,326 ft
13.91 mi
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near Ahualulco de Mercado, Jalisco (Mexico)
Driving route from Ahualulco to parking area of the Piedras Bola, or Great Stone Balls. Hiking trail from parking area through the Great Balls to the Torrecilla area where you might see a ball resting atop a column of volcanic ash.
For full info on this geological wonder, see:
http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/3458-las-piedras-bola-the-great-stone-balls-of-ahualulco
High clearance needed from here upward.
Piedras bola start. There are about 75 in this area.
Car park
Building & Parking
White building and Parking area. Note that only high clearance vehicles will be able to reach the parking area!
Torrecillas: stone balls perched on top of a column of volcanic ash. Note: as these quickly fall to pieces, there may not necessarily be any to see if you go all the way there!
Turn off Etzatlan Highway
Zip line upper end. Zip line is not attended nor maintained. Be careful!
Expatriado Apr 10, 2015
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Nice hike with kids! We parked half of the way and walked following the road. The GPS track came in handy when looking for the "Torrecillas" as some parts of that specific trail are not well marked.
jackeone Feb 17, 2020
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Muy buena ruta.
Tristemente, de las torrecillas ya sólo queda una, pues los visitantes se suben para tomarse fotos y han colapsado.
Un gran paseo.