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Pico Sur con Antena, Monterrey

Cerro de la Silla, Monumento Natural Cerro de la Silla

Zone: Cerro de la Silla guide

Distance
8.7 mi
Elevation gain
6594 ft
Time
6 h 9 m
Altitude
no data

Loma de la Virgen + Pico Sur + Pico Antena on Cerro de la Silla. Three summits in 14 km with 2,010 m of elevation gain.

Warnings

Snakes — stay alert!
Very little shade!
Watch out for cliffs!
Unroped climbing ahead!
Pack out your trash!
Difficulty: physical 10 of 10, technical D (A–G), sun exposure III of III

Packing List

How to get there

Trailhead Access

Drive to the Cerro de la Silla park entrance in Guadalupe, NL. Take Av. Alfonso Reyes toward Las Américas and park near the gated trailhead (Parque Hundido area).

Parking Information

Park along Av. Alfonso Reyes near the park gate; street parking is free.

Fees & Park Hours

No access fees.

Trail Overview

From the trailhead, climb to Loma de la Virgen first, traverse to Pico Sur, then continue to Pico Antena. Several intersections — follow Wikiloc.

Recommended Gear

Helmet, hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit. Nuts and dried fruit to provide enough good fats and protein (cranberries, almonds, mixed nuts). It is extremely important not to throw away or drop any kind of trash; consider carrying a bag to pack out your containers and any you find along the way.

What to Expect on the Trail

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Physical Effort 10

Elevation Gain

2010 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

14 km

Total Time

6 h 9 m

Max Elevation

no data

Level 10. The combined Loma de la Virgen + Pico Sur + Pico Antena route covers ~14 km with about 2,010 m of accumulated elevation gain. Long and very demanding.

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