The Best Hiking Trails in Pichincha (Ecuador)

*** La Hesperia - La Laguna Trail

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ACE Cami

Distance

0.44mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

32

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Easy and nice walk which takes you around a beautiful lagun. It is a loop trail where you end up where you begin. Summary; From where the trail starts to its end, once you have made your way around the lagun, is less t...

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Rucu Pichincha and Padre Encantado 271214 jc

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Leches Pepe

Distance

11.36mi

Elevation +

4508f

TrailRank

32| 5.0

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...

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Iliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Springs

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Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Distance

13.05mi

Elevation +

4442f

TrailRank

32

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Another super accessible hike to do from Iliniza Mountain Lodge is the Iliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Spring circuit. This is not an official trail, so it involves a bit of risk taking, but it is definitely worth it. This...

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Rucu Pichincha (4.696 m / 15,407 ft)

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andeansummitadventure

Distance

6.09mi

Elevation +

2464f

TrailRank

31

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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 ...

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***La Hesperia - River trail

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ACE Cami

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

653f

TrailRank

31

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Easy trail which takes you through beautiful forest scenery with the final destination; a forest river. There you can bath in the river or have a picnic, before heading back. Summary; Getting to the river the trail is...

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*** La Hesperia - Camp Site 2

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Distance

1.14mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

30

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Best way to go and come back from Camp Site 2. There are also indications along the way of where some of the other trails start such as: 1) trail to Camp site 1 2) trail to La Chuchilla 3) trail to Water slide/Rive...

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Corazón Volcano

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Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Distance

16.02mi

Elevation +

5052f

TrailRank

29

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Corazon is another volcano located near Iliniza Mountain Lodge, and an activity that does not require too much planning. We had to fill out a paper form with some basic information, and bring helmets, but other than that...

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Cerró Saquihua

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Ilinizas Mountain Lodge

Distance

8.10mi

Elevation +

1998f

TrailRank

29

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This beautiful mountain is located just outside the front door of Iliniza Mountain Lodge. The hike starts with a nice walk through the town of Chaupi, then continues on through surrounding smaller villages and farmlands....

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Cotopaxi Map

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Howlanders.com

Distance

3.27mi

Elevation +

3343f

TrailRank

29

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The ascent to Cotopaxi is done in private tour because you have to go with a guide. The first day they take you by 4x4 to the start of the trek which is at 4600 meters altitude. From there begins a one hour hike to th...

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Trekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua

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Carlos Caiado

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

28

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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 ...

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Volcan Rumiñahui (Secret Garden way)

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maatkk

Distance

9.22mi

Elevation +

2664f

TrailRank

28

Nice day walk guided by the Secret Garden team. They lead you at the top of the cultivated land of the village in a pick-up and then you walk to the ridge of the volcano. We didn't have the chance to see the crater due t...

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Mindo to waterfalls

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ysephur

Distance

11.24mi

Elevation +

1801f

TrailRank

28

A pretty long walk up a dirt road partly surrounded by jungle, quite disappointing, to finally arrive at Mandor restaurant which controls entry ($4) to the waterfall trail. Waterfalls were not bad, there is a cool bridg...

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Integral del Pichincha

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Santiago González

Distance

18.64mi

Elevation +

8068f

TrailRank

97| 4.64

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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...

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Laguna de Mojanda - Circle hike

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Hendron

Distance

10.07mi

Elevation +

4213f

TrailRank

27

Not particularly easy but very enjoyable. This is a like essentially to the top of the craggy mountain in front. Total elevation gain is close to 1000m, even though the height differential is around 400m. It’s a tough ...

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Cascada Madre and Ondinas Cascada from Miraflores

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Yupmeister

Distance

7.60mi

Elevation +

2254f

TrailRank

27

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Video of this hike: https://youtu.be/jolKj5upfL0 All 3 trails in the Mindo cable car park. There was a 30 minute wait for the cable car. I ran back to the start

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Guagua Pichincha from El Pujín

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Yupmeister

Distance

4.57mi

Elevation +

2106f

TrailRank

27

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Loop trail from El Pujín passing through: - Refugio Guagua Pichincha (3.0 km) - Guagua Pichincha (4.2 km)

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Hiking near Coturco 2nd of April

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Zhu Terry

Distance

3.24mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

27

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We planned to visit Coturco, but finally took a wrong way. Our car got trapped in the mud, then we left the car, started to hike. Landscape is amazing.

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La Josefina - La Josefina

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Stephen Pearson

Distance

32.66mi

Elevation +

2697f

TrailRank

27

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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...

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Rucu Pichincha, Cerro Ladrillos, Padre Encantado circuit

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Yupmeister

Distance

13.44mi

Elevation +

4728f

TrailRank

27

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Video of this trail: https://youtu.be/bT2h_dJbjlk Trail from Hacienda San Francisco passing through: - Rucu Pichincha (4.8 km) - Cerro Ladrillos (6.3 km)

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***La Hesperia - Camp site 1

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ACE Cami

Distance

0.82mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

26

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Easy trail which takes you to a higher viewpoint on the reserve which is typically used as a camp site but this is also a nice hike to a higher vantage point and a way to enjoy a different view of the reserve. Summary; ...

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Rucu Pichincha Hike

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Deric Lima

Distance

6.32mi

Elevation +

2552f

TrailRank

26

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The trail is very straightforward, you can follow it easily without a tour guide. The last meters are difficult, the climbing is very demanding. The Cable car ticket cost 9US$

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Volcan Pasochoa (from Secret Garden)

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maatkk

Distance

7.92mi

Elevation +

2740f

TrailRank

25

Nice day walk from the secret garden lodge in the cotopaxi area. Way up through the "hobbit forest" and down by the waterfall path.

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Hacienda Santa Teresita - Cerro Puntas

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Mazama (GZR)

Distance

6.52mi

Elevation +

2349f

TrailRank

24

Distance: 8.35 km Time: 2 hr, 43 min, 29 sec Average Speed: 146.6 mph Elevation Gain: 357.00 m Calories: 446 Average Heart Rate: 255 bpm Maximum Heart Rate: 255 bpm Training Effect: 25.5

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Iliniza Norte

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Rajesh Chapagain

Distance

6.98mi

Elevation +

3747f

TrailRank

24

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Tioniza is the original name in Safiqui (meaning Female Mountain). South Iliniza is the original Iliniza, meaning Male Mountain. We did it without guide so on a couple of times we lost the trail.

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Reserva Pahuma

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Carlos Caiado

Distance

1.84mi

Elevation +

361f

TrailRank

24

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

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