Sendero al Cerro Congo
Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Out-and-back trail in Parque Nacional Volcán Poás, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,714 ft (1,132 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 6,604 ft (2,013 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Cerro Congo 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sendero al Cerro Congo
How long is Sendero al Cerro Congo?
Sendero al Cerro Congo is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,714 ft (1,132 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,604 ft (2,013 m).
How hard is Sendero al Cerro Congo?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sendero al Cerro Congo?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Sendero al Cerro Congo?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Sendero al Cerro Congo shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on Sendero al Cerro Congo?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sendero al Cerro Congo?
Bar y Restaurante Laguna Hule, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Súper San Miguel, 1.7 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for Sendero al Cerro Congo?
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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