Ruta de los Canales
Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain
Out-and-back trail in Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Granada, Spain. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19 mi (30.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,797 ft (1,462 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 30 min
- High point
- 6,161 ft (1,878 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Refugio de Ballesteros 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Hut: Refugio Picón de Jérez 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Peak: Loma del Hornillo 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from start
- Picnic area: Área Recreativa la Tizná 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Ruta de los Canales
How long is Ruta de los Canales?
Ruta de los Canales is 19 mi (30.5 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 30 min. It climbs 4,797 ft (1,462 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,161 ft (1,878 m).
How hard is Ruta de los Canales?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ruta de los Canales?
Parking at the start, Free. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Ruta de los Canales?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. No toilets mapped.
Is Ruta de los Canales shaded?
Partly shaded (59% under trees).
What can you do on Ruta de los Canales?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Ruta de los Canales?
El Huerto de Ely, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Covirán, 0.6 mi (1 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Ruta de los Canales?
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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