Cerro de Bugambilias - Ruta Directa - Zapopan, JAL
Cerro de Bugambilias - Ruta Directa - Zapopan, JAL
Jalisco, Zapopan
361 m
4.72 km
1 h 39 m
2029 msnm
First time hiking in Guadalajara? It's 4.7 km straight to the high point of Cerro de Bugambilias, on the south side of the city.
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This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year.
Level
i
Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
This trail is located in the southern part of the city of Zapopan, Jalisco, in Ciudad Bugambilias. Within this neighborhood, we located the “Cumbres International School Guadalajara” school and, in the upper part of the school, we will find a large parking area. The start of the sidewalk is behind an announcement from the school (Waypoint: Entrance).
Parking Information
Parking is on the street, you just have to avoid obstructing access to the school and respect the times when parking is prohibited in that area: Monday to Friday, from 6:30 to 7:30 and from 13:30 to 15:00.
Fees & Park Hours
As of January 15, 2025, this route does not involve access costs.
Trail Overview
The trail is extremely well defined, as it is very popular with hikers. However, despite the well-defined nature of the route, there are route variants that could confuse us and take us to a different place. It is important to pay attention to the GPS trace when we take this route so as not to stray.
Recommended Gear
- Hands free lamp (mining type) - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit
Elevation Gain
361 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
4.72 km
Total Time
1 h 39 m
Max Elevation
2029 msnm
It is classified as level 2, since it offers us a cumulative slope of almost 300 m. Difficulty level 2 covers a range between 200 and 400 m of positive elevation gain, according to our route classification scale.