Sendero al Pico Turquino
Parque Nacional Turquino, Granma, Cuba
Out-and-back trail in Parque Nacional Turquino, Granma, Cuba. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.2 mi (22.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,243 ft (1,903 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 45 min
- High point
- 6,473 ft (1,973 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Aguada de Palma Mocha 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Picnic area: Cuatro Camino 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Picnic area: Alto de Lima 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Campsite: Aguada de JoaquÃn 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Hut: Aguada de JoaquÃn 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Estación de Guardabosques 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Peak: Pico JoaquÃn 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Loma Redonda 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Peak: Pico Turquino 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
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Questions about Sendero al Pico Turquino
How long is Sendero al Pico Turquino?
Sendero al Pico Turquino is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 45 min. It climbs 6,243 ft (1,903 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,473 ft (1,973 m).
How hard is Sendero al Pico Turquino?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sendero al Pico Turquino?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Sendero al Pico Turquino?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 9.8 mi (15.8 km).
Is Sendero al Pico Turquino shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Sendero al Pico Turquino?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Sendero al Pico Turquino?
El Cubanito, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from the start. 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Sendero al Pico Turquino?
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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- Camino Vecinal Antón Sánchez Granma · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Camino por la Turbina a Anton Sanchez Granma · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
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