Cueva de las Iglesias

Trail Details

Sierra de las Iglesias, Lerdo

210 m

4.2 km

1 h 16 m

1407 msnm

Cueva de las Iglesias. 4.2 km and 210 m of positive elevation gain in Lerdo, Durango. Grade 2A-III trail by La Cumbre Cotidiana.

📢 Alerts & Updates

This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year. Only avoid in seasons of extreme heat.

Warnings

Level

Packing List

- 1 liter of water
- 1 bottle of isotonic drink
- March food (bars, biscuits, hand fruit, nuts, etc.)
Avoid foods with strong odors that may attract local wildlife
Consider carrying a bag to carry all your waste, peels and wrappers, as well as trash you find along the way
- Long-sleeved shirt and flexible pants

How to get there

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Trailhead Access

Departing from the center of Torreón, take the free road to León Guzmán. Before the intersection with the toll road, turn right to take a dirt road to Canteras Portofino and then you will drive parallel to the toll road. It eventually crosses below the highway and the beginning of the route is 4.6 km away. In total, 8.2 km of dirt road are covered.

Parking Information

You can park vehicles at the beginning of the route next to the dirt road, without obstructing the passage.

Fees & Park Hours

September 2026: This route does not involve access costs.

Trail Overview

Excellent. We start with a wide dirt road and then we will move on to a path that will take us to the cave; both paths are very well defined and easy to follow.

Recommended Gear

- Hands free lamp (mining type) - Sunscreen

What to Expect on the Traili

Elevation Gain

210 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

4.2 km

Total Time

1 h 16 m

Max Elevation

1407 msnm

Route level 2 (scale from 1 to 10). On this route, 210 m of positive elevation gain are accumulated over 2 km of distance (climb only). It is a route that requires good physical condition, especially for the last part of the ascent, where the inclination becomes steeper.