The Best Trails in Pichincha (Ecuador)

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Photo of Esteemed and cherish Joanne. Centro Histórico de Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo of Trekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo Photo of Ruta del Condor (Condor Trek)

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  • near Hacienda Batán Grande, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    276f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Centro Histórico de Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Centro Histórico de Quito, Ecuador; 2022. Photo ofEsteemed and cherish Joanne. Centro Histórico de Quito, Ecuador; 2022.

    Esteemed and cherish Joanne I hope this rare letter finds you well and the days in the centre of the world, be treating you wonderfully. First of all, I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks and I appreciated every...

    Buenas rutas, lindas fotos de edificios antiguos, desde noviembre no sale,felicitaciones, un abrazo virtual desde Colomb...
    Rafael Rangel Gómez-- Montañas&cascadas.
  • near Pansaleo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    9.36mi
    Elevation +
    3852f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo Photo ofTrekking Panzaleo - Laguna Limpiopungo

    The trek is very beautiful, there is a trail but sometimes it gets lost but it can be oriented without any problem, reaching the ridge only takes 3.5 hours and you have a amazing views of Cotopaxi Volcano, 3 more hours t...

  • Ruta del Condor (Condor Trek)

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    near Tablón, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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
  • near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T3 - Challenging Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: I - II (North Ridge Route) * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Helmet, Possibly Trekking Poles (For Descent) * Start Point | End Point: M...

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  • near Loreto del Pedregal, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park Photo ofEquador: Around Cotopaxi National Park

    The walk starts from Los Mortinos in Loreto del Pedregal and continues to the base of Cotopaxi with wonderful views of the volcanic landscape. The walk is predominantly on hiking trails or horse made tracks, with some wo...

  • Ilalo

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    near Hacienda Rumihuaicu, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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...

  • near Miraflores, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    5.52mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina Photo ofMindo - Reina Waterfall | Cascada Reina | Wasserfall Reina

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Difficulty: Easy * Equipment: Trekking Shoes * Start Point | End Point: Tarabita, Santuario de Cascadas (about 6 km from Mindo) TOUR DESCRIPTION - Starting point is the parking area at the ...

  • Parque Guangüiltagua Quito

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    near Hacienda Bellavista, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    889f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito Photo ofParque Guangüiltagua Quito

    Hiked about half of park, took the very steep down and up challenge ending at aqueduct. Park has picnic areas, lots of bathroom and parking.

  • near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    3.31mi
    Elevation +
    2772f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc Photo ofVolcan Cotopaxi night of 080115 jc

    This attempt to the Cotopaxi has been one of the most extreme experience of my entire life. We arranged to go up with Vocan Route agency in Latacunga (USD170 each, 2 of us, January 2015) camping besides a mountain hut ha...

    Good information! Thanks!
    lucasbertolani
  • ***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla

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    near San Augusto, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1699f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla Photo of***La Hesperia- La Cuchilla

    This trail starts from the Camp Site and ends at 2000m at the top named La Cuchilla, it is a moderate demanding ascend, with constant elevation gain. The trail was recorded as mentioned starting from the Camp Site 1. O...

  • Pululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Caspigasí, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    4.60mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m) Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m) Photo ofPululahua - Cerro Sincholagua (3356 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles * Start Point | End Point: Club Pucará, Caspigasi (Mitad del Mundo) TOUR DESCRIPTION - Star...

    Excelente, muchas gracias!
    jimmy.jd
    Ein fast unbekannter Gipfel, alle kennen nur die Caldera, die Reserve Pululahua. Interessanter Wechsel der Vegetation je...
    paquita_mueller
  • Cruz Loma (3950 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    2667f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m) Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m) Photo ofCruz Loma (3950 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T2 - Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: - * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles * Start Point | End Point: Valley Station | Mountain Station "TelefériQo", Quito TOUR DESCRIP...

  • near Loreto del Pedregal, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    9.26mi
    Elevation +
    646f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofEquador: Inca Ruins and Rio Pita in Cotapaxi NP Photo ofEquador: Inca Ruins and Rio Pita in Cotapaxi NP Photo ofEquador: Inca Ruins and Rio Pita in Cotapaxi NP

    A lovely walk to a ruined Inca hillfort, down by the Rio Pita and back across the small hills in the shade of Cotapaxi. All on footpath, tracks made by the feral horses or across the grazing ground. Superb!

  • near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    1.54mi
    Elevation +
    787f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofCotopaxi active volcano hike, Ecuador Photo ofCotopaxi active volcano hike, Ecuador Photo ofCotopaxi active volcano hike, Ecuador

    Cotopaxi hike - the world's highest active volcano. Due to hike exigency and risk, it's mandatory to enter the Cotopaxi National Park with a professional mountaineering guide, as a full-day excursion. I recommend G Adv...

  • Ecuador- Cotopaxi (part 1)

    Off Road
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    near Hacienda Pullincate, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    16.02mi
    Elevation +
    3219f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 1) Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 1) Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 1)

    Nice off-road alternative coming from north (Quito) to the north entrance of the national park. Usually you don’t need 4x4. On a clear day, you will have spectacular views of the volcano! The entrance to the national p...

  • Rumiñahui Sur

    Mountain Bike
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    near Pansaleo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    7.98mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofRumiñahui Sur Photo ofRumiñahui Sur Photo ofRumiñahui Sur

    Volta pel voltant del volcà Rumiñahui. Sortim desde 3600 aprox i comencema pujar, algun tram pedalant molts altres arrossegant la bici, fins arribar al coll del Rumiñahui a 4250m d alçada. Ultims metres mooolt dificils a...

  • Rucu Pichincha

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

  • near Loreto del Pedregal, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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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    near Rumipamba, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    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...

  • near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    13.55mi
    Elevation +
    5308f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke Photo ofRucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Hiking Scale: T3 - Challenging Mountain Hike * Climbing Scale: I - II (North Ridge Route) * Equipment: Trekking Shoes, Helmet, Possibly Trekking Poles (For Descent) * Start Point | End Point: V...

  • Corazón

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3461f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCorazón Photo ofCorazón Photo ofCorazón

    Drive up from El Chaupi (just before arriving to the village turn right - there is a sign). Start from the control point in the national park or continue by car approx. 2 km more. Very nice hike. A litte exposed in the ...

  • near Sarayo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Distance
    6.62mi
    Elevation +
    4022f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg Photo ofCayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Alpine Scale: LD+ (Little Difficult+) * Ice Climbing Scale: W1 * Equipment: Mountain Boots, Crampons, Helmet, Harness, Rope, Ice Axe, Carabiners, Slings & Cords, Ice Screw, Figure 8, Glacier Gog...

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