Pico Morteros, Santa Catarina
Parque Ecológico la Huasteca
Zone: La Huasteca guide
- Elevation gain
- 2625 ft
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Time
- 1 h 59 m
- Altitude
- 4587 ft
Pico Morteros, one of the most impressive peaks in La Huasteca Park due to its long walls and pointed shape, which can be seen with amazement from “its neighbor in front”, Pico Horcones.
📢 Alerts & Updates
This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year.
Warnings
Level
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
To get to the beginning of this path, you have to enter La Huasteca Park, located in Santa Catarina, NL. Approximately at kilometer 5, past the guitar curve, there will be parking space.
Parking Information
On the left side of the road there are dirt areas where you can park your car. There is usually no risk here, but remember not to leave anything visible inside the car. Due to the new (temporary) regulations that the municipality is exercising, it is likely that they will not allow access with vehicles until the start of the route, so it is necessary to consider the routes to approach the beginning of the trail (on foot).
Fees & Park Hours
No cost
Trail Overview
Following this route is not difficult, but you must always be on the lookout and with GPS at hand.
Recommended Gear
- Hands free lamp (mining type) - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - First aid kit - Helmet
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
800 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
2.98 km
Total Time
1 h 59 m
Max Elevation
1398 m a.s.l.
Level 4. The slope of this climb is between 600 and 800 meters in altitude. It is not a very demanding route, but you have to be aware of sun exposure and have the technique of climbing through rock chutes well worked.
