Circuito de Huayhuash
Zona Reservada Cordillera Huayhuash, Lima, Peru
Point-to-point trail in Zona Reservada Cordillera Huayhuash, Lima, Peru. Hiking.
- Distance
- 52.6 mi (84.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 14,383 ft (4,384 m)
- Est. Time
- 24 hr 15 min
- High point
- 16,480 ft (5,023 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Paso Yaucha 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Guspha 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Gashpapampa 5.6 mi (9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp Huatiaq 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Campsite 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Elefante 21 mi (33.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 29.2 mi (46.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Huayhuash 32.1 mi (51.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Carhuacocha 40.7 mi (65.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 43.6 mi (70.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Janca 46.4 mi (74.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: cacanapunta 49.8 mi (80.1 km) from start
- Cave: Cave entrance 50.1 mi (80.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartelhuain 51.4 mi (82.8 km) from start
- Campsite 51.5 mi (82.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Matacancha 52 mi (83.8 km) from start
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Questions about Circuito de Huayhuash
How long is Circuito de Huayhuash?
Circuito de Huayhuash is 52.6 mi (84.7 km) long. Most people take about 24 hr 15 min. It climbs 14,383 ft (4,384 m) in total, up to a high point of 16,480 ft (5,023 m).
How hard is Circuito de Huayhuash?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Circuito de Huayhuash?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Circuito de Huayhuash?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 5.7 mi (9.2 km).
Is Circuito de Huayhuash shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Circuito de Huayhuash?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Circuito de Huayhuash?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Circuito Alpino Zona Reservada Cordillera Huayhuash · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Cicuito de Huayhuash Zona Reservada Cordillera Huayhuash · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Circuito Alpino Zona Reservada Cordillera Huayhuash · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
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