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A magnificient trail to the top of Cerro Arco Iris


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Map Key

3.3

Miles

5.3

KM

Point to Point

5,019' 1,530 m

High

1,053' 321 m

Low

4,038' 1,231 m

Up

77' 23 m

Down

24%

Avg Grade (13°)

86%

Max Grade (41°)

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Features Birding · Geological Significance · Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

You might want some gloves for all the fixed lines

Description

This powerful trail can easily be found with good signage. The first mile of the trail heads up through thick, verdent forest with some massive, ancient trees. Much of the time you are being assisted by fixed ropes and vegetation to grab on to.

The next mile is mixed between slick slabs of granite and some forested area. You begin to get big views of the valley and the surroiunding mountains.

The final mile the trail is relatively flat with only a few steep sections. Enjoy the feeling of being at the top of the world (even if you're only at 5000').

Flora & Fauna

Alero trees (South American redwood).

Contacts

Shared By:

Russell Hobart

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#3,997

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Snow-capped peaks near the summit
Dec 18, 2019 near La Ense…, CL
Cerro Tronador from Arco Iris
Dec 18, 2019 near La Ense…, CL
There are multiple sections with fixed lines on the trail
Dec 18, 2019 near La Ense…, CL
Thousand year old Alerce trees
Dec 18, 2019 near La Ense…, CL
Fixed lines deep on the trail
Jan 2, 2020 near La Ense…, CL
Ferns and bamboo in this temperate rain forest
Jan 2, 2020 near La Ense…, CL

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