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Mesa del Epazote, San Pedro Garza García

Parque Ecológico Chipinque

Zone: Chipinque

Distance
9.1 mi
Elevation gain
2582 ft
Time
4 h 13 m
Altitude
4770 ft

Mesa del Epazote — long circuit through Chipinque park. 14.57 km, 787 m of elevation gain, panoramic views of Monterrey.

Warnings

Snakes — stay alert!
Pack out your trash!
Prevent a wildfire!
Difficulty: physical 4 of 10, technical B (A–G), sun exposure II of III

Packing List

How to get there

Trailhead Access

Drive to Parque Ecológico Chipinque in San Pedro Garza García. Take Av. Gómez Morín to the park entrance and pay the access fee.

Parking Information

Park at the Chipinque main lot. The fee depends on the day; reserve in advance during peak seasons.

Fees & Park Hours

Chipinque park entrance fee — variable; pay in advance online (typically $40-80 MXN).

Trail Overview

The circuit climbs from the Chipinque main entrance up to the Mesa del Epazote viewpoint and returns via the longer loop. Follow trail markers.

Recommended Gear

Hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit. Avoid food with strong smells that may attract local wildlife. Consider bringing a bag to carry out all your waste, peels and wrappers, as well as any trash you find along the way.

What to Expect on the Trail

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Physical Effort 4

Elevation Gain

787 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

14.57 km

Total Time

4 h 13 m

Max Elevation

1454 m a.s.l.

Level 4. The longer circuit covers ~14.57 km with 787 m of elevation gain through the Chipinque park trails.

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See zone: Chipinque