Cabeza de León, Bustamante
Bustamante
- Elevation gain
- 5151 ft
- Distance
- 10.3 mi
- Time
- 11 h
- Altitude
- 5938 ft
Come and visit the Cabeza de León hill located just a couple of hours from the city center in the wonderful town of Bustamante.
Warnings
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
The hill known as “Cabeza de León” is located in the magical town of Bustamante, a municipality located in the north of the state, adjacent to Villaldama, and can be reached from the city of Monterrey on the free road to Nuevo Laredo, on a journey of approximately 100 kilometers that takes 2 hours. This is a fairly safe and busy road. Once you reach the town, drive along the main road for about 15 minutes towards the mountains, where it intersects with a road that leads to the Bustamante Caves, you walk along that road until you come across a small ranch where the beginning of the village will be marked by a dirt road.
Parking Information
There is enough space where the road begins to turn into a dirt road to park your vehicle, it is advisable to leave it here or closer to the town.
Fees & Park Hours
At the time of writing this review, taking this route does not involve transportation costs, only if you want to stay in the town there are cabins starting at $1,500 located on the outskirts of the town, as well as fairly inexpensive hotels ranging from $200 to $500.
Trail Overview
The route is not completely marked, especially at the beginning of the sidewalk, due to the high density of the vegetation.
Recommended Gear
Due to the high sun exposure and the density of the vegetation, it is advisable to wear clothes against the sun and that protect us from thorns.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
1570 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
16.6 km
Total Time
11 h
Max Elevation
1810 m a.s.l.
According to our nomenclature, this route is classified with a level 8 physical difficulty, which means that it has an average slope of between 1400-1600 meters, a total distance of 17 kilometers and a total travel time of approximately 11 hours. It is a strenuous route and not suitable for beginners.