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Trilogía de Santiago

Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey

Zone: Santiago

Distance
5.6 mi
Elevation gain
3189 ft
Time
3 h 25 m
Altitude
6073 ft

Trilogía de Santiago — classic chain of Puerto Gringo, Las Antenas and Puerto Olmos. 9 km, 972 m of elevation gain across three summits.

Warnings

Snakes — stay alert!
Very little shade!
Pack out your trash!
Risk of hypothermia
Difficulty: physical 5 of 10, technical B (A–G), sun exposure II of III

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How to get there

Trailhead Access

Drive to Ciénega de González in Santiago, NL. Take the highway toward Cola de Caballo and continue past it; the trailhead is at the ejido access road.

Parking Information

Park at the designated lot near the trailhead. A small daily fee may apply at the ejido.

Fees & Park Hours

Local ejido fee may apply at the parking lot (small, usually under $100 MXN).

Trail Overview

The classic Santiago trilogy chains Puerto Gringo, Las Antenas and Puerto Olmos in one outing. Follow signed intersections.

Recommended Gear

Hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit. Avoid strong-smelling food that may attract wildlife. Consider carrying a bag to pack out all your trash, peels and wrappers, as well as any litter you find along the way.

What to Expect on the Trail

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Physical Effort 5

Elevation Gain

972 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

9.05 km

Total Time

3 h 25 m

Max Elevation

1851 m a.s.l.

Level 5. Long but moderate: about 9 km of trail with 972 m of elevation gain across three peaks (Puerto Gringo, Antenas, Olmos).

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