Cerro de la Popa
Cerro de la Popa
San José de la Popa, Mina
800 m
12 km
6 h 30 m
1700 msnm
Incredible route along the crest of Cerro de la Popa. Enjoy desert landscapes that will leave you speechless.
Warnings
Level
i
Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
This route is located outside the metropolitan area, in the semi-desert of Mina, approximately two hours from the city. To get there, it is recommended to take the road to Laredo (85) and then the road to Monclova (53). Approximately 18 km after the municipal seat of Mina, we will arrive at an entrance where there is a restaurant called “El Oasis”, where we will detour to a dirt road of approximately 23 km that will take us to the town of San José de la Popa, where the beginning of the tour is located.
Parking Information
You can park at the beginning of the village and/or in the main square of the town, always respecting the garages and houses of the inhabitants.
Fees & Park HoursN/A
Trail Overview
Some sections of the route are marked and some are not, however, the route itself is easy to follow as it is quite busy. There are a few variants, but you just have to keep up with the crest of the hill. The route is very intuitive (get around the thorns, the agaves and climb!).
Recommended GearN/A
Elevation Gain
800 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
12 km
Total Time
6 h 30 m
Max Elevation
1700 msnm
Level 6, this route offers us just over 1,100m of positive slope, spread over 5.6 km (climb only). Level 6 of physical difficulty comprises a range of 1,000m and 1,200m of positive slope.