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  • Antisana (5704 m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Papallacta, Napo (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    Distance
    9.12mi
    Elevation +
    4380f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAntisana (5704 m) Photo ofAntisana (5704 m) Photo ofAntisana (5704 m)

    [EN] TOUR INFO - * Alpine Scale: QD (Quite Difficult) * Ice Climbing Scale: WI2 * Equipment: Mountain Boots, Crampons, Helmet, Harness, Rope, Ice Axe, Carabiners, Slings & Cords, Ice Screw, Figure 8, Glacier Goggl...

  • Quilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi

    Hiking
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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    Michał Golla
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    1785f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi Photo ofQuilotoa loop day 1. Sigchos - Isinlivi

    First day hiking on famous trail in Ecuador. Final place is little bit further than Isinlivi, because I was wild camping. Final spot is flat, next to the river, situated between beautiful mountains. Perfect to camp. Abou...

    The steep is very energy taking but totally durable if you take your time and make breaks every few meters. The landscap...
    Sil Via 0202

  • Equador: Cahuasqui to Pablo Arenas

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    near Cahuasquí, Imbabura (Ecuador)
    Author
    Alan Stobie
    Distance
    7.83mi
    Elevation +
    1526f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofEquador: Cahuasqui to Pablo Arenas Photo ofEquador: Cahuasqui to Pablo Arenas Photo ofEquador: Cahuasqui to Pablo Arenas

    A superb walk from the centre of Cahusqui via a delightful footpath across the valley then tracks into Pablo Arenas. The circuit can be completed by taking the bus back. Great views to the mountains throughout. Volcan Im...

  • Baños to Casa de Arbol loop

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    near Baños, Tungurahua (Ecuador)
    Author
    vibramhead
    Distance
    9.34mi
    Elevation +
    2907f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofBaños to Casa de Arbol loop Photo ofBaños to Casa de Arbol loop Photo ofBaños to Casa de Arbol loop

    Significant elevation gain from town to top, passing a number of nice views along the way. Route is poorly marked. Mostly follows trails, often quite steep and rutted, but some is along roads. Casa de Arbol was a mob sce...

    Walked the exact route using my GPS watch and the trail given, but only finished on 11.5km. Very steep rise at start and...
    Jean-Marc Knoll

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  • Equador: Molinuco Circular Walk

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    near Rumipamba, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    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...

  • Cuenca Soldados Pimo Pedernales Laguna de Busa

    Dual-sport Motorcycle
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    near San Joaquín, Azuay (Ecuador)
    Author
    Jonathan Mueller
    Distance
    64.06mi
    Elevation +
    9813f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofCuenca Soldados Pimo Pedernales Laguna de Busa Photo ofCuenca Soldados Pimo Pedernales Laguna de Busa Photo ofCuenca Soldados Pimo Pedernales Laguna de Busa

    One of my all time favorite rides! Much of the time you are riding above the clouds. Check the weather first and try this on a nice day. Not sure you could get out of there if it was wet. I did this on a KTM 390 Adven...

  • Cara de Perro: Ulba - Baños de Agua Santa

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    near Ulba, Tungurahua (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    2953f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCara de Perro: Ulba - Baños de Agua Santa Photo ofCara de Perro: Ulba - Baños de Agua Santa Photo ofCara de Perro: Ulba - Baños de Agua Santa

    Scenic Tour wonderful hike with amazing views over Banos and Tungurahua. RED TAPE: a private property needs to be crossed (at the very top), there are dogs. make sure to ask the owner (openminded man) nicely to let you...

    Excelente caminata, con impresionantes vistas de los cerros con sus cultivos en pendientes improbables. Es extremadament...
    Maria enz

  • Corazón

    Alpine Climbing
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    near El Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    andeansummitadventure
    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 ...

  • Sigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    BribriDnl
    Distance
    21.04mi
    Elevation +
    6732f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa Photo ofSigchos - Chugchilan - Quilotoa

    A very pleasant hike over the course of 2 days. At first we wanted to make a first stop at Isinlivi but decided to shortcut it anyway. We did camping on a small hill after Chugchilan, it is indicated along the path. Th...

  • Rucu Pichincha (4696 m) - XXL Route | Ruta XXL | XXL Strecke

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hacienda Chaupi, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    with paquita_mueller
    Distance
    13.55mi
    Elevation +
    5308f
    TrailRank
    37
    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...

  • Cayambe (5790 m) - Normal Route | Ruta Normal | Normalweg

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Sarayo, Pichincha (Ecuador)
    Author
    Kai Single
    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...

  • PODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador

    Hiking
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    near Curitroje, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    Mac247
    Distance
    12.71mi
    Elevation +
    3491f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador Photo ofPODOCARPUS (West), Ecuador

    This is an interesting trail with different kinds of vegetation. The first and last 5km can be cancelled with a bit luck and if wanted. If a car can take you from entrance of national park to the refugio and back. On th...

  • 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

    Alpine Climbing
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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....

  • Pasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba

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    near Vilcabamba, Loja (Ecuador)
    Author
    diecarrgue
    Distance
    3.97mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba Photo ofPasando el MANDANGO-Vilcabamba

    Excelente ruta, ir acompañado. Julio 14 2019, intensa lluvia terreno hostil y resbaloso. Great trekking terrain, this day was rainy, so the path was slippery and difficult, always go in groups or with company don't risk...

  • Turucucho XXXXX

    Mountain Bike
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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...

  • Sumaco Trek

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    near Cotapino, Orellana (Ecuador)
    Author
    ngil
    Distance
    35.91mi
    Elevation +
    9672f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofSumaco Trek Photo ofSumaco Trek Photo ofSumaco Trek

    Three day trek of Sumaco. Both nights spent at the 2nd shelter. GPS inaccuracy has inflated the mileage; the actual round trip mileage is closer to 20 miles.

  • Ecuador- Quilotoa Loop (part 1)

    Car
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    near Río Blanco Bajo, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    dicus
    Distance
    33.71mi
    Elevation +
    7799f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofEcuador- Quilotoa Loop (part 1) Photo ofEcuador- Quilotoa Loop (part 1) Photo ofEcuador- Quilotoa Loop (part 1)

    Río Blanco Bajo - Hacienda San José You can start this round trip from the Panamericana in the small city of Lasso ( coming from the north). The road is in very good condition. A good place to eat and sleep overnight is...

  • Pasochoa - central and maxima Summits

    Alpine Climbing
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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...

  • Quilotoa Loop

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    near Sigchos, Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
    Author
    tijmenjoppe
    Distance
    33.37mi
    Elevation +
    8556f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofQuilotoa Loop

    Hiking a beautiful part of the Quilotoa Loop, from the town of Sigchos to Posada de Tigua (a dairy farm near Tigua). There are four stages: 1) from Sigchos to Isinliví (11,1km, asc 360m, desc 320m); 2) to Chucchilán ...

    Quilotoa Loop (not really a loop) is great trail! You can stay in great hostels each night where you'll find excellent d...
    natesing
    Very useful this, thanks, we did this south to north. We did a different route in a few bits, particularly the canyon be...
    Justin Marshall

  • Ecuador - Galapagos - Isla Isabela

    Hiking
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    near Santo Tomás, Galápagos (Ecuador)
    Author
    dicus
    Distance
    4.40mi
    Elevation +
    528f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofEcuador - Galapagos - Isla Isabela Photo ofEcuador - Galapagos - Isla Isabela Photo ofEcuador - Galapagos - Isla Isabela

    Ecuador - Galapagos - Isla Isabela It’s a very nice hike to the caldera of the volcano Sierra Negra. Because of the rules of the national park you have to take a guide. If it’s raining, it will be quite muddy , so if yo...

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