La Mota Chica
2274 ft
6.2 mi
6 hrs
5036 ft
La Mota Chica
Cerro de la Mota Chica, García
2274 ft
6.2 mi
6 hrs
5036 ft
Very good summit on cloudy or cold days due to sun exposure. Its terrain offers you a quiet walk.
Warnings
DIFFICULTY
What to bring?
*Hat or cap. *Buff. *Breathable long sleeve t-shirt. *Long, flexible pants. *Sneakers or boots with good grip. We absolutely do not recommend wearing normal sneakers, or running shoes, or for any other sport other than hiking or trail-running.
How to get there?
Location:
To get to the beginning of this route, you must take the freeway to Saltillo through the town of Santa Catarina, approximately 50 minutes from downtown Monterrey. Once on the road, you pass several points of interest such as Soriana La Puerta or Plaza Sendero, but it is just after passing the Technological University of Santa Catarina that you turn right onto Villa de García Avenue towards the center of García. If you live in the Cumbres area, you can also take Lincoln Avenue to get to García; if you live in Santa Catarina, there is also the Las Pedreras road to get to this town.
Parking:
The parking lot will be located at the end of this terrace. This is a fairly large and free space where there is usually a lot of movement due to the popularity of the route in the area. This is a safe, busy place with a lot of dust in the air, so it is recommended that you close your vehicle's windows tightly.
Costs and Schedule:
As of the date of writing this review (updated on May 14, 2023), there is no cost to complete this route.
Additional Equipment:
If you want to do the rappelling you will need to wear a minimum of: *2 strings of 60 meters. *Harness. *Descent system. *Lifeline. *Helmet. *Extra carabiners (6).
Route Trace:
The layout of the sidewalk is completely clear and clean, this route is quite busy.
How is the trail?
Physical Level
Technical Level
Solar Exposure
Altitude: 1535 msnm
Elevation: 693 m
According to our nomenclature, the physical difficulty in completing this route is grade 4, which means that the route takes place in a total time of around 4-6 hours, depending on the number of companions who complete the route and their pace. It should also be noted that the accumulated slope is 700 meters above sea level. If you are in good physical condition and have an excellent pace, the route can be done in 3-4 hours round trip.
