Travesía García-Hidalgo
Sierra del Fraile, ANP Sierra el Fraile y San Miguel
Zone: Sierra el Fraile and García
- Distance
- 11.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3638 ft
- Time
- 5 h 37 m
- Altitude
- 5666 ft
García-Hidalgo traverse across the Sierra el Fraile. 18.85 km point-to-point with 1,109 m elevation gain — long ridge walk for trained hikers.
Warnings
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
Drive to the Sierra del Fraile in García, NL. Take the federal highway toward Monclova/Saltillo, exit toward Hidalgo and follow signs to the Sierra. The exact starting trailhead is the Hidalgo side of the range; full directions are pinned on the Wikiloc track.
Parking Information
Park at the designated lot near the trailhead. The road is paved most of the way and any vehicle can reach it. Don't obstruct local traffic.
Fees & Park Hours
No access fees as of June 2025.
Trail Overview
The traverse goes from García up over the ridge and down to Hidalgo. Several intersections require careful attention; follow the Wikiloc track closely.
Recommended Gear
Hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit, insect repellent. 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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Elevation Gain
1109 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
18.85 km
Total Time
5 h 37 m
Max Elevation
1727 m a.s.l.
Level 6 route. The traverse covers ~18.85 km with about 1,109 m of accumulated elevation gain — long but with manageable grades. Recommended only for hikers with prior endurance training.
