Horcajo
Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain
Out-and-back trail in Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12 mi (19.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,825 ft (861 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 20 min
- High point
- 7,277 ft (2,218 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Drinking water: Fuente del Moreno 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fuente Galvat 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fuente de la Ermita 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Trailhead: SL-A 78 Peñabón 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: SL-A 79 Horcajo / SL-A 80 Puerto de Jérez 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Horcajo
How long is Horcajo?
Horcajo is 12 mi (19.3 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,825 ft (861 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,277 ft (2,218 m).
How hard is Horcajo?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Horcajo?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Horcajo?
Drinking water on the way at 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.2 mi (0.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Horcajo shaded?
Mostly exposed (26% under trees).
What can you do on Horcajo?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Horcajo?
El Celemin, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Covirán, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for Horcajo?
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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