Puerto Gringo, Santiago
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey
Zone: Santiago
- Elevation gain
- 3504 ft
- Distance
- 6.2 mi
- Time
- 6 h
- Altitude
- 5545 ft
Discover the Puerto Gringo hiking route in Santiago, Nuevo León, inside Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. A 10-kilometer trail with more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain, designed for hikers with good fitness who are looking for demanding yet accessible views and a classic mountain experience close to Monterrey.
Warnings
Level
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
The start of the route is located about 50 minutes from Monterrey and 10 minutes from the area known as Los Cavazos, in Santiago, Nuevo León. Take the National Highway (Carretera Nacional) heading south until you reach the municipality of Santiago, then turn right towards the Sierra Madre. We recommend following the navigation link, as it can be confusing to take the correct exit from the highway and reach the trailhead for Puerto Gringo.
Parking Information
For this route you can park at the start in the area known as El Socavón. There is space for approximately 10 to 15 vehicles and there is also parking space at the lower part of the route.
Trail Overview
The route is generally easy to follow, although there are intersections with other summits such as Puerto Olmos or Puerto Tinajas. We recommend paying close attention to the signs and downloading the GPS track to your device in case you are unsure which path to take.
Recommended Gear
Hiking poles
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
1068 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
10 km
Total Time
6 h
Max Elevation
1690 m a.s.l.
This route has a physical difficulty level of grade 6, which means a good level of fitness is required to complete it. The elevation gain is close to 1,000 meters and the total distance is 10 kilometers, making this a demanding but still accessible trail, similar to routes such as Cerro de la Silla, La Viga or La Martha.
