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The Best Hiking Trails in Pichincha (Ecuador)

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  • Cumbre Rucu

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    near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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 ...

  • Rucu Pichincha Ninoska Style

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.00mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha Ninoska Style Photo ofRucu Pichincha Ninoska Style Photo ofRucu Pichincha Ninoska Style

    Nature appreciation while hiking the volcano during the rainy season

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  • Volcan Corazon

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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.43mi
    Elevation +
    3445f
    TrailRank
    19

    If you have a four wheel drive car you can drive past the gate to the trailhead. My route begins and ends at the gate. There is definitely some sketchy scrambling sections near the top that my siblings and parents would ...

  • Ilalo from SE 2019

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    near La Merced, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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...

  • Antisana hike Mica Loma

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    near Secas, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    3.70mi
    Elevation +
    771f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofAntisana hike Mica Loma Photo ofAntisana hike Mica Loma

    Nice hike in the national park, first part it needs a good effort. But worth it because the view is just great!!!

  • Rucu Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.75mi
    Elevation +
    2503f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha

    This trail goes from the cable car until the top of Rucu Pichincha and back. When arriving to the top of the mountain, some climbing is required.

  • Limpiopungo 090115 jc

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.07mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofLimpiopungo 090115 jc

    From the camping site/hut were we rest for going to Cotopaxi, walking to the Limpiopungo lake, then down to exit the park through the main track until found the tarmac road.

  • Ruku Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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...

  • Walk around Secret Garden lodge

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    near Hacienda Galpón, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    4.11mi
    Elevation +
    600f
    TrailRank
    19

    Easy walk in the valley down the Cotopaxi volcano, with wonderful view. Following a creek, crossing meadows ...

  • Fuya Fuya - scenic route

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    near Mojanda Chico, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    5.91mi
    Elevation +
    1985f
    TrailRank
    16

    Fuya Fuya - scenic route Forgot to end the ride before getting into taxi back to Otavalo. Should be a loop!

  • near Caspigasí, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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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    near La Mariscal, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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.

  • near Verdecocha, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    9.61mi
    Elevation +
    4022f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofYanacocha - Ruco (ruta de la arista) Photo ofYanacocha - Ruco (ruta de la arista) Photo ofYanacocha - Ruco (ruta de la arista)

    Al volcán Pichincha, desde siempre, se ha accedido por todos sus costados, desde Lloa al Guagua, por Toituco a la Chorrera, Cruz Loma y el Ruco o desde Miraflores y ahora fácil por el teleférico; menos tradicionales han ...

    Muy buena la guía 👍
    Eduardo Salazar 5
    Esta ruta tiene todos los ingredientes como para querer volver una próxima vez. Gracias Oscar por plasmar en tan buen re...
    Galo Barba
    Una linda aventura😎 llena de una mezcla de emociones, gracias Osquitar por hacernos revivir la experiencia nuevamente c...
    Lore Del Pozo
  • near Mojanda Chico, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.13mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEcuador, Otavalo, lagunas de Mojanda, Negra y Txikita Photo ofEcuador, Otavalo, lagunas de Mojanda, Negra y Txikita Photo ofEcuador, Otavalo, lagunas de Mojanda, Negra y Txikita

    El paseo se puede hacer enteramente por pistas 4x4, nosotros iniciamos el recorrido por el borde del lago, por un pequeño sendero, si la hierba esta mojada mejor hacerlo por la pista que va paralela más arriba,. Desde e...

    Junto con el volcán Cotacachi, dos lugares obligatorios a los que ir si se pasa por la zona de Otavalo
    Luis Vidal Estevez
  • Cotopaxi 3/4

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    2.58mi
    Elevation +
    2516f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofCotopaxi 3/4

    From the Refugio José Rivas you climb up to 5,200m probably doing 1km per hour. After that you put on your crampons and cross the glacier. This slows you down considerably. It was snowing and a little windy most of the w...

  • near Rumipamba, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    2.29mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofMolinuco, Pita River Great Waterfall

    The trail it's in good walking condition but you'll have to pass through an area that is being destroyed by wood dealers, if you go in a week day like I did, expect very little information but that's OK for people that l...

  • Cotopaxi route

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    2.49mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    14
    Photo ofCotopaxi route

    Cotopaxi (5897 m) to Refugio José Félix Ribas (4850 masl) and glacier at 5000 masl, 4 km, ~400 m ascent (4600 - 5000 masl), easy trail but at high altitude, glacier/snow extended down to ~4900 masl at the time of visit, ...

  • Integral del Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Ignacio, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.19mi
    Elevation +
    2854f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha Photo ofIntegral del Pichincha

    INTEGRAL DEL PICHINCHA ¡Caminar por el volcán Pichincha siempre es una aventura gratificante, aunque ya hayas recorrido la misma ruta varias veces! Efectivamente el primer domingo del 2020, con los amigos de El-Sadda...

    Muy buena ruta
    jtobar
    Excelente salida Oscar y reseña. Gracias por compartir las historia de El Sadday
    pabloandresec
  • Volcán Rumiñahui - Ecuador

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.81mi
    Elevation +
    2510f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui - Ecuador Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui - Ecuador Photo ofVolcán Rumiñahui - Ecuador

    Miercoles 19 de setiembre 2018 De todas las montañas que hicimos en Ecuador, esta es la única a la que se llega en automóvil, la misma esta dentro del PN Cotopaxi. Salimos a las 6am de Quito y llegamos a las 8am aprox...

    Obrigada por compartilhar. Marcações ok.
    luci rod

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