Circuito Alamillos, Arteaga
Sierra de la Marta
Zone: Sierra de Arteaga, Coahuila
- Elevation gain
- 1276 ft
- Distance
- 4.2 mi
- Time
- 2 h 8 m
- Altitude
- 10417 ft
The Sierra de la Marta belongs to the municipality of Arteaga, Coahuila, at an altitude of approximately 2,815 meters above sea level at its base.
📢 Alerts & Updates
The most popular season is just before fall, as tree leaves begin to change color. Keep in mind that it is an area with a lot of vegetation and in the spring season for people with allergies they may have complications. In autumn and winter, we suggest considering that temperatures tend to be in single digits (between -9 and 8°C). You should always take into account the weather forecast one day before taking your tour.
Warnings
Level
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
Starting from downtown Monterrey, take the highway/highway to Saltillo and eventually we'll leave for Matehuala. We will pass the Carbonera booth and the tunnels known as “Los Chorros”. Soon after, we will leave for San Antonio de las Alazanas. We will pass through this town and continue straight on to reach Bosques de Monterreal. Soon after this resort, we will be arriving at the beginning of the route. Depending on traffic, it's a road trip of approximately two and a half hours.
Parking Information
It has a large dirt lot. The exact parking spot can be found on Google Maps as “Secondary Forest”, which is also the starting point described in this review.
Fees & Park Hours
The cost is $50 pesos per person.
Trail Overview
The route is well marked with yellow strips placed by La Cumbre Cotidiana A.C. (Senderos team); however, at some points it is possible to lose sight of them, so we recommend that you also pay attention to the route taken by hikers.
Recommended Gear
- Hands-free lamp (mining type); Hiking sticks; Thermal blanket; External battery (PowerBank); Sunblock; Insect repellent; First aid kit or kit; Gloves to protect hands during the tour
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
389 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
6.75 km
Total Time
2 h 8 m
Max Elevation
3175 m a.s.l.
Level 2 (scale from 1 to 10). The positive elevation gain that accumulates when taking this route is just under 400 meters. It is a route that does not require much physical demand, suitable for beginners, preferably in the company of someone with experience and a good sense of direction.
