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GuadHikes - Santa Rosalia Pyramids

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Distance
6.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,240 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,010 ft
Max elevation
5,715 ft
TrailRank 
38
Min elevation
4,553 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
275
Uploaded
May 2, 2014
Recorded
May 2014
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near San Pedro, Jalisco (Mexico)

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Itinerary description

A short hike in the hills near Santa Rosalia will bring you to several well-preserved round pyramids (in the Teuchitlan style) and an ancient ball court.
This is a loop which brings you back to where you parked your vehicle (hopefully four-wheel drive).

Waypoints

PictographRisk Altitude 4,705 ft

4WD NEEDED

Road turns bad: 4wd needed.

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,689 ft
Photo ofBALL COURT

BALL COURT

Ancient Ball court

PictographCar park Altitude 5,043 ft

PARK N HIKE

Park and trailhead

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,705 ft
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PYRAMID

Highest Round Pyramid (Guachimonton).

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,636 ft
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PYRAMID2

Lower pyramid

PictographInformation point Altitude 4,560 ft
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Rosalia town

ENTER SANTA ROSALIA

PictographWaypoint Altitude 0 ft

Rosalia Turnoff

Turn off highway for Santa Rosalia pyramids.

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  • Photo of JohnPint
    JohnPint May 2, 2014

    The first photo shows guide Omar Preciado whom you can contact at cell phone 386-104-5632 or email preciaddo83@hotmail.com (yes, double d). Enjoy the hike!

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