Cerro del Topochico, Escobedo
Zona Metropolitana
Zone: City of Monterrey
- Elevation gain
- 2011 ft
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Time
- 3 h 54 m
- Altitude
- 3747 ft
The Cerro del Topochico is a hill that offers us very beautiful views and a path rich in its ecosystem and challenging in its journey.
Warnings
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
From Gómez Morín Avenue, drive towards Gonzalitos Avenue to join Fidel Velazquez Avenue and then Manuel L. Barragán Avenue (pass through Plaza Fiesta Anahuac), drive to the intersection with Avenida Sendero Divisorio, then turn left on Sendero Norte Avenue and pass through it to the junction with Acueducto Avenue where you will turn right, after a few meters you will turn left on Cocoyol Street to the intersection with Las Lomas Avenue where you will turn right and drive to the top of Avenida Industrias where the tour will begin.
Parking Information
You can park on Avenida de las Industrias on the sidewalk without getting in the way.
Trail Overview
Although most of the trail is well laid out, it is recommended to take Wikiloc with the downloaded route due to the existence of multiple paths that lead to other points of interest.
Recommended Gear
According to the intrinsic characteristics of the route, it is recommended to wear the following items for safety and/or in the event of an accident: Headlamp Thermal blanket Powerbank Blocker Repellent First Aid Kit The type of ecosystem found in this mountain is arid, composed mainly of lechuguillas, cacti, magueyes, cacti, among other types of flora aggressive to human contact, in addition to a high index of sun exposure.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
613 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
5.6 km
Total Time
3 h 54 m
Max Elevation
1142 m a.s.l.
According to our nomenclature, the level of physical difficulty of this route is level 4, climbing around 600 meters of positive slope by approximately 5.6 kilometers. The estimated time of completing this route is 3 to 3 and a half hours.
