Key info

Pajonal, Santa Catarina

Parque Ecológico la Huasteca

Elevation gain: 2149 ft
Distance: 14.0 mi
Time: 6 h 5 m
Altitude: 4882 ft

El Pajonal is a town hidden in the mountains, it's one of the first stops on a road that takes you to Arteaga! Perfect for camping

📢 Alerts & Updates

It can be very hot to do this route in summer.

Warnings

Level

Difficulty: physical 3 of 10, technical A (A–G), sun exposure III of III

Packing List

It is recommended to carry a total of 8 liters, it is an all-day tour. For this, take into account that on the map we indicate a waypoint as a source where you can fill in water and also in El Pajonal there is a water source but it is hidden, just walk following the hoses (just 50 meters after the “Pajonal” sign) about 200 meters and you arrive at a water tank with a hose filling it. THE WATER IN THE POND AND THE LAGOON CANNOT BE TAKEN: IT HAS DEAD ANIMALS
-It is recommended to bring enough food for 2 days, this hike is for camping
-Bars and/or chocolates
-Some food rich in proteins and carbohydrates to consume while resting at the summit
-Oral rehydration solution or electrolytes
NOTE: It is very important not to throw away or throw away any type of garbage, consider carrying a bag to use to carry your containers and those you find on the road

How to get there

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Trailhead Access

The best way to arrive without problems is to ask our friend Google to guide us. There are some dead ends and it could be tedious if we don't know well. https://goo.gl/maps/q63SA6ypR3oDgarc7

Parking Information

You can park on Avenida de las Industrias on the trail without getting in the way.

Fees & Park Hours

At the time this review was written, there is no cost.

Trail Overview

You can follow the cobblestone road all the way.

Recommended Gear

-First aid kit - Extra battery (power bank) -Lamp -Thermal blanket -Sunscreen -Walking sticks -Lenses with sun protection. -Whistle

What to Expect on the Trail

Elevation Gain

655 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

22.5 km

Total Time

6 h 5 m

Max Elevation

1488 m a.s.l.

Level 3. This route has a positive elevation gain of 655 kilometers and is distributed over a distance of 22.5 kilometers (45 in total). Keep in mind that doing this route in a single day is quite heavy due to the distance.