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Sillalogía, Monterrey

Cerro de la Silla, Monumento Natural Cerro de la Silla

Zone: Cerro de la Silla guide

Distance
11.6 mi
Elevation gain
7730 ft
Time
7 h 39 m
Altitude
no data

Sillalogía: the full traverse of all five peaks of Cerro de la Silla. 18.65 km and 2,356 m of elevation gain — a level 10 challenge.

Warnings

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

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How to get there

Trailhead Access

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

Parking Information

Park along Av. Alfonso Reyes near the gated trailhead entrance — there is always free street parking. The entrance gate is for foot traffic only.

Fees & Park Hours

No access fees.

Trail Overview

The traverse covers Pico Norte → Pico Antena → Pico Sur and back, with intermediate features. Several intersections; follow Wikiloc carefully.

Recommended Gear

Helmet, hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit, emergency blanket. Long-sleeved t-shirt to protect us from the sun Long socks to protect us from the sun and from insects. Proper hiking footwear gives you better grip on the ground and a surer step. 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

2356 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

18.65 km

Total Time

7 h 39 m

Max Elevation

no data

Level 10 — the highest difficulty in our scale. Sillalogía is the full traverse of all five peaks of Cerro de la Silla (~18.65 km, 2,356 m of total elevation gain). Recommended only for very experienced and well-conditioned hikers.

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