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Naríz de Indio, Montemorelos

ANP Cumbres Monterrey

Zone: Cumbres de Monterrey

Elevation gain
3051 ft
Distance
4.3 mi
Time
8 h 30 m
Altitude
6358 ft

This route offers us a good slope distributed over a relatively short length. It's a demanding route outside the city, but it's very pictorial.

Warnings

Watch out for cliffs!
Pack out your trash!
Danger, rock chutes!
Your food harms them!
Danger, caves with shafts!
Danger, poison ivy!
Prevent a wildfire!
No phone signal!
Difficulty: physical 5 of 10, technical C (A–G), sun exposure II of III

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How to get there

Trailhead Access

The beginning of this route is right on the road to Rayones, coming from Montemorelos. The vehicles literally stay on the side of the road; fortunately there is enough space to park several cars without obstructing any lane on the road. To get there from Monterrey, we took the national highway to Montemorelos. We will take the road that leads to the Estrella Biopark (Highway to Rayones) and approximately 20 km later, there is the beginning of the village. There are no signs, so we'll have to guide ourselves with the map. On the right side there is a “viewpoint” where we can leave the cars and the sidewalk is on the left.

Parking Information

It is recommended NOT to leave valuables in cars, as there is no type of establishment near where we park. There is enough space for approximately 3 cars and no road lane is obstructed.

Trail Overview

The line is well defined. There are some bifurcations, but they practically lead to where. If you feel that the route is already closed or is no longer clear, the recommendation is to go back where we came from until it becomes clear again, because we are probably on the wrong track.

Recommended Gear

- Hands free lamp (mining type) - Thermal blanket - External battery - First aid kit (antiseptics, gauze, bandages, powdered electrolytes). Preferably, a long-sleeved t-shirt (breathable) and flexible pants, since there is a section with Ortiguilla.

What to Expect on the Trail

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Physical Effort 5

Elevation Gain

930 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

7 km

Total Time

8 h 30 m

Max Elevation

1938 m a.s.l.

It is classified as Level 5, since it offers us between 800 and 1000 meters of positive slope. Specifically, we will climb 930 m distributed over approximately 3.5 km of distance (7 km round trip).

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