Sendero La Chiripa
San José, Costa Rica
Out-and-back trail in San José, Costa Rica. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,116 ft (645 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 6,936 ft (2,114 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Attraction: Cataratas Kilo 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Attraction: La Chiripa 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Sendero La Chiripa
How long is Sendero La Chiripa?
Sendero La Chiripa is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 2,116 ft (645 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,936 ft (2,114 m).
How hard is Sendero La Chiripa?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Sendero La Chiripa?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Sendero La Chiripa?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Sendero La Chiripa shaded?
Mostly shaded (93% under trees).
What can you do on Sendero La Chiripa?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses.
Where can you eat near Sendero La Chiripa?
El Truchero K & G, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the start. Shop: Shop, 1.8 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for Sendero La Chiripa?
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.
Trails near Sendero La Chiripa
- San Miguel trail San José · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Rugged path to waterfalls San José · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Chiripa Canyon trail Parque Nacional Chirripó · Moderate · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
- Sendero La Vista San José · Expert · 5.7 mi (9.2 km)
- Sendero Moncho Parque Nacional Chirripó · Moderate · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Sendero Paso del Indio Parque Nacional Chirripó · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Sendero C. Terbi Parque Nacional Chirripó · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Camino en Piedra Parque Nacional Chirripó · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap