Santa Cruz Trek
Parque Nacional Huascarán, Áncash, Peru
Point-to-point trail in Parque Nacional Huascarán, Áncash, Peru. Hiking.
- Distance
- 28.1 mi (45.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,477 ft (2,279 m)
- Est. Time
- 12 hr 50 min
- High point
- 15,610 ft (4,758 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento de Hamaca 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Campsite 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Jomanda 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Llamacorral 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Shelter 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Shelter 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento de hamaca 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Jatunquisuar 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento de hamaca 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Taullipampa 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Paria 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Punta Union 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Bien protegido 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento de hamaca 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Paria 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento de hamaca 22 mi (35.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Huaripampa 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from start
- Campsite 25.1 mi (40.4 km) from start
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Questions about Santa Cruz Trek
How long is Santa Cruz Trek?
Santa Cruz Trek is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) long. Most people take about 12 hr 50 min. It climbs 7,477 ft (2,279 m) in total, up to a high point of 15,610 ft (4,758 m).
How hard is Santa Cruz Trek?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Santa Cruz Trek?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Santa Cruz Trek?
Drinking water on the way at 7.9 mi (12.7 km), 19.3 mi (31.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.5 mi (13.6 km), 10.2 mi (16.4 km), 14.5 mi (23.4 km).
Is Santa Cruz Trek shaded?
Mostly exposed (18% under trees).
What can you do on Santa Cruz Trek?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Santa Cruz Trek?
La Casa del Picante de Cuy, 0.6 mi (1 km) from the start. Shop: Shop, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Santa Cruz Trek?
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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