Cueva de las Iglesias, Lerdo
Sierra de las Iglesias
- Elevation gain
- 689 ft
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Time
- 1 h 16 m
- Altitude
- 4616 ft
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
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Packing List
How to get there
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 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.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
210 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
4.2 km
Total Time
1 h 16 m
Max Elevation
1407 m a.s.l.
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.