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The Best Hiking Trails in Quito, Pichincha (Ecuador)

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  • Ruta del Condor (Condor Trek)

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    ngil
    Distance
    36.34mi
    Elevation +
    7474f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.45
    Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek) Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek) Photo ofRuta del Condor (Condor Trek)

    Ruta del Condor (Trek of the Condor) as described in the Bradt Ecuador Climbing and Hiking Guide. Hiked 12/2016 without a guide. The trail is faint/non-existent at many points. Bringing a GPS is STRONGLY recommended. Bas...

    Beautiful trek, boots and Gps mandatory, some parts of the trail are not clear and well marked. Also when you come from...
    Etienne R 1
    Difícil, puesto se lo hizo en 3 días y con buen clima.
    Diego Barba
    Hermoso recorrido de tres dias (bien caminados:8 horas/día) GPS indispensable! Problemas en la grabación GPS de las 2 ul...
    christian Marlin

  • Ilalo

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    Port flora
    with maxini2001
    Distance
    7.41mi
    Elevation +
    2487f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofIlalo Photo ofIlalo Photo ofIlalo

    A hike up and down a mountain with some nice views of the surrounding area. The trail starts out as a paved road (with street side parking) and turns to stone, dirt road and then footpath as you climb to the top. We t...

  • Rucu Pichincha

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    trotamon
    Distance
    6.37mi
    Elevation +
    2457f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha Photo ofRucu Pichincha Photo ofRucu Pichincha

    Caminada fins a 20m del rucu pichinchi, reculem per nuvols i boira. Ultim tram molt dret i sorrenc algun pas tècnic. Evitar mala climatologia a dalt potser complicat. Baixada a estones corrents. Walk till 4677m Rucu pich...

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  • Equador: Rio Pita cascades from Los Mortinos

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    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    14.53mi
    Elevation +
    1227f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita cascades from Los Mortinos Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita cascades from Los Mortinos Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita cascades from Los Mortinos

    A long walk that starts from Los Mortinos and passes through the edge of Cotapaxi National Park and descends down the Rio Pita to the Cascades. Return by the dirt track. Large sections of the outward leg are not well def...

  • Equador: Molinuco Circular Walk

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    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    7.33mi
    Elevation +
    1929f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofEquador: Molinuco Circular Walk Photo ofEquador: Molinuco Circular Walk Photo ofEquador: Molinuco Circular Walk

    This circular walk starts from the Refugio Ecologico Molinuco and takes in multiple cascades. The track is well marked and easy to follow. Get a truck taxi to the start. You will need to pay two entry fees, total 5 dolla...

  • Equador: Rio Pita and cascadas

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    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    6.31mi
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    1886f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita and cascadas Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita and cascadas Photo ofEquador: Rio Pita and cascadas

    A lovely circular walk from the Balcon del Pita (airbnb) through the Rio Pita valley. Crosses some private land but Mike should be able to help with that. The Cascades are very nice and you can walk behind one of them. I...

  • Volcan Pasochoa 060115 jc

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    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    9.94mi
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    4898f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofVolcan Pasochoa 060115 jc Photo ofVolcan Pasochoa 060115 jc

    We reached Tambillo by bus, then another bus to Amaguaña, where we took a "cooperativa" taxi that took us to the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Pasochoa for USD6 (January 2015) The Centre is free for all visitors, and there a...

  • Vuelta al Ilalo

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    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    4560f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofVuelta al Ilalo Photo ofVuelta al Ilalo Photo ofVuelta al Ilalo

    Ilalo mountain (volcano) offers an incredible variety of hikes and options for training. Views are amazing and especially on weekends there are not many people on the mountain, give it a try, it's worth it!

  • Lumbisi

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    Port flora
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    1490f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLumbisi Photo ofLumbisi Photo ofLumbisi

    A hike around the town of Lumbisi. The highest section is in a nature reserve, the start and finish are on the streets and sidewalks. Some good elevation change, some birds but not a lot of wildlife spotted.

  • Rucu Pichincha and Padre Encantado 271214 jc

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    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    11.36mi
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    4508f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha and Padre Encantado 271214 jc Photo ofRucu Pichincha and Padre Encantado 271214 jc

    Starting and finishing in the top of the TeleferiQo of Quito. Normal ascent to the Rucu Pichincha, then continuing to the Padre Encantado, return through the same path but slightly diverting to the top of Cerro Ladrillos...

    Muy buena ruta para los que quieren hacer algo más que la Cumbre del Rucu, sin necesariamente tener que hacer la Integra...
    gabypareja

  • Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft)

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    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    6.09mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft) Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft)

    Hike from TeleferiQo platform over Quito (approx. 4.000 m) to the summit of Rucu Pichincha. make sure to start early, as weather tends to be better in the mornings. The TeleferiQo starts at 8 am from Fri to Mon and at 9 ...

  • Trekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua

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    Carlos Caiado
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    361f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofTrekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua Photo ofTrekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua Photo ofTrekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua

    Trekking around Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua. Followed the orange trail from one entrance to another, without completing the loop. There are 2 others trails mapped. Amazing scenic view to the city, lots of ups and ...

  • Integral del Pichincha

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    Santiago González
    Distance
    18.64mi
    Elevation +
    8068f
    TrailRank
    96| Rating 4.63
    Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha

    El Pichincha es un volcán de los Andes en cuyas faldas está situada Quito, capital de Ecuador. Sus máximas elevaciones son el Guagua Pichincha (4794 metros) y el Rucu Pichincha (4696 metros). La travesía entre el Guag...

    Muy buena referencia señor
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    Marco SB 1
    My buena ruta. Fácil y bonita. Ahora (07/2021) hay 2 pozos de agua en la subida al cráter y ocasionalmente agua de lluvi...
    Agora Caminho

  • La Josefina - La Josefina

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    Stephen Pearson
    Distance
    32.66mi
    Elevation +
    2697f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLa Josefina - La Josefina Photo ofLa Josefina - La Josefina Photo ofLa Josefina - La Josefina

    Our first trek just outside Quito. Took a gondola to the base of the volcano. Easy trail but the altitude made it a challenge. The hike to the top take about 5 hrs but we only hiked for about 3 hours. Then returned to th...

  • Reserva Pahuma

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    Carlos Caiado
    Distance
    1.84mi
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    361f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofReserva Pahuma Photo ofReserva Pahuma Photo ofReserva Pahuma

    Ecological reserve outside Quito, with options for birds and orchids watching, as well as light and heavy hiking (huge ascent)

  • Cumbre Rucu

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    brian.lindsey1998
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    4370f
    TrailRank
    24

    As I searched for routes up this volcano and it seemed like there was only two ways. One was to take the Teleferiqo and hike from there or travel south to the town of Lloa and go from there. I want to put on my pack and ...

  • Ilalo from SE 2019

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    packrat 69
    Distance
    6.96mi
    Elevation +
    1808f
    TrailRank
    19

    There are several ways to summit Ilalo. This is one of the easiest and most pleasant. The trail is easy to follow and a constant 5-8% grade. Easy on the feet. The entire hill is covered in grass (which is "mowed" by a ca...

  • Ruku Pichincha

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    hikelvr
    Distance
    5.98mi
    Elevation +
    2441f
    TrailRank
    19

    Ruku Pichincha hike starting from teleferico and at quick pace. Getting to the summit choosing the right side of the quick sands as it's definitely eaiser although somewhat longer. Hike had few stops this the quick 3h:3...

  • San Antonio de Pichincha - Pululahua

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    el maria
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    16

    From last bus stop in Pichincha to the crater. The downhill to the crater is a bit tricky coz of the little rocks that might be slippery. Uphill of course is tiring but the distance is short

  • Equador: Around Quito

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    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    7.75mi
    Elevation +
    548f
    TrailRank
    16

    A circular walk from the Marriott hotel to the old town and back. The old town and it's environs are well worth a visit and this walk includes most of the highlights.

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