The Best Trails in Pichincha (Ecuador)

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  • Equador: Rio Pita and cascadas

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    near Hacienda Valencia, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    6.31mi
    Elevation +
    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...

  • Rucu and Guagua Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    seancau
    Distance
    12.33mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha Photo ofRucu and Guagua Pichincha

    Hike up Rucu & Guagua Pichincha from the teleferiQo. 7.5hours round trip (included running down some sections). Weather deteriorated as the day went on, probably would have been better to stay in the refugio near Guagua....

  • Turucucho XXXXX

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    near La Chimba, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Xaviercito
    Distance
    10.84mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofTurucucho XXXXX Photo ofTurucucho XXXXX Photo ofTurucucho XXXXX

    Linda ruta, pensábamos ir a Guangacorral, pero un paro indígena no nos dejó completar los 30k, hicimos 18, ruta fácil y con un paisaje espectacular. Nv. 4.3 Start time: 12/01/2018 09:05Finish time: 12/01/2018 12:39D...

  • Pasochoa - central and maxima Summits

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    near Hacienda Taxourcu, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    6.97mi
    Elevation +
    3038f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits Photo ofPasochoa - central and maxima Summits

    Tour to both Pasochoa summits from Hydroelectric plant. Wonderful tour through the paramo grasslands of Ecuador with breathtaking views. Relatively easy tour. The path to the highest summit leads through a Polylepis w...

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  • Cotopaxi - parking to Refugio Jose Rivas

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    mlab
    Distance
    9.32mi
    Elevation +
    951f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCotopaxi - parking to Refugio Jose Rivas Photo ofCotopaxi - parking to Refugio Jose Rivas Photo ofCotopaxi - parking to Refugio Jose Rivas

    Hike from the last parking are inside the Cotopaxi to the refuge located at 4,863 m. I forgot to stop recording when we came back to our car so the route length is not correct. The hike was very difficult for us be...

  • Fuya Fuya Otavalo 291214 jc

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    near Mojanda Chico, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    14.36mi
    Elevation +
    1900f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFuya Fuya Otavalo 291214 jc Photo ofFuya Fuya Otavalo 291214 jc Photo ofFuya Fuya Otavalo 291214 jc

    Taking a "cooperativa" taxi from Otavalo to the "Laguna de Mojanda" (10USD December 2014) then up to the 2 twin peak of the Fuya Fuya. At the very last part of both ascents there are few meters of easy scrambling. I dec...

  • Volcan Corazon 050115 jc

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    near Pujín, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    11.06mi
    Elevation +
    4593f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofVolcan Corazon 050115 jc Photo ofVolcan Corazon 050115 jc

    We decided to climb Volcan Corazon from its east side, from Aloasi/Machachi. This time we asked a "cooperativa" taxi to take us as high as possible on the track, and charged us USD5 (January 2015) from central Machachi. ...

  • Ecuador- Cotopaxi (part 2)

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    dicus
    Distance
    15.95mi
    Elevation +
    604f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 2) Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 2) Photo ofEcuador- Cotopaxi (part 2)

    Very good unpaved road, don’t need 4 x 4. You can also make a detour to the Refugio José Rivas! From there, you can organise a tour to climb the volcano Cotopaxi! From the west gate of the National park the road is paved...

  • Volcan Pasochoa 060115 jc

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    near Hacienda Monjas, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    9.94mi
    Elevation +
    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...

  • Teleferico + Trail towards Rucu Pichincha

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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    mlab
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTeleferico + Trail towards Rucu Pichincha Photo ofTeleferico + Trail towards Rucu Pichincha Photo ofTeleferico + Trail towards Rucu Pichincha

    Great views but the hike will be quite hard if you are not acclimatized to high altitude. We did not make it all the way to the summit.

  • Vuelta al Ilalo

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    near El Tingo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    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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    near Hacienda Cunucyacu, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    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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    near Hacienda San Francisco, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Leches Pepe
    Distance
    11.36mi
    Elevation +
    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...
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  • Chisinche volta papagayo

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    near Chisinche, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    trotamon
    with Eduard pajaru
    Distance
    24.31mi
    Elevation +
    3120f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofChisinche volta papagayo Photo ofChisinche volta papagayo Photo ofChisinche volta papagayo

    Volta sortint d hosteria Papagayo, circulant molta estona per l empedrat fins agafar pujada 3369 m despres baixant per corriol molt xulo i tornant a remontar creuant base militar. Evitar aquest tall no es pot creuar a mé...

  • Iliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Springs

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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
    Distance
    13.05mi
    Elevation +
    4442f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Springs Photo ofIliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Springs Photo ofIliniza Norte to Cunuyacu Hot Springs

    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...

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

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

  • *** La Hesperia - La Laguna Trail

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    near San Augusto, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    ACE Cami
    Distance
    0.44mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of*** La Hesperia - La Laguna Trail Photo of*** La Hesperia - La Laguna Trail Photo of*** La Hesperia - La Laguna Trail

    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...

  • ***La Hesperia - River trail

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    near San Augusto, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    ACE Cami
    Distance
    2.00mi
    Elevation +
    653f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo of***La Hesperia - River trail Photo of***La Hesperia - River trail Photo of***La Hesperia - River trail

    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...

  • Corazón Volcano

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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
    Distance
    16.02mi
    Elevation +
    5052f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCorazón Volcano Photo ofCorazón Volcano Photo ofCorazón Volcano

    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...

  • Cerró Saquihua

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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Ilinizas Mountain Lodge
    Distance
    8.10mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCerró Saquihua Photo ofCerró Saquihua Photo ofCerró Saquihua

    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....

  • Cotopaxi Map

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    near Ovejería, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Howlanders.com
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    3343f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCotopaxi Map Photo ofCotopaxi Map Photo ofCotopaxi Map

    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...

  • El Tingo - Ilaló - El Tingo

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    near El Tingo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    19.73mi
    Elevation +
    3179f
    TrailRank
    28| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofEl Tingo - Ilaló - El Tingo Photo ofEl Tingo - Ilaló - El Tingo Photo ofEl Tingo - Ilaló - El Tingo

    El Tingo - Ilaló - El Tingo poor GPS quality but amazing route!!! wonderful eucalyptus woods, decent inclination for a speedy ascent ... highly recommended!

    Buena ruta
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  • Trekking Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua

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    near Hacienda Batán Grande, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    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 ...

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