El Triángulo - Sierra de San Juan Cosalá, Jocotepec
Sierra de San Juan Cosalá
- Elevation gain
- 863 ft
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Time
- 2 h 47 m
- Altitude
- 6319 ft
A walk inside the El Tecuán canyon, where the streams of Sierra de San Juan Cosalá come together. Orange triangles painted on tree trunks mark the way.
📢 Alerts & Updates
This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year. Only exercise extreme caution in rainy seasons, since the route is through a ravine and could be flooded and there could be strong water currents.
Warnings
Level
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
Starting from downtown Guadalajara, take the Chapala Highway. Shortly after crossing under the Macrolibramiento, you take the exit to the town of Los Cedros. The exit doesn't have many signs, but it is right at the height of the first overpass after the Macro. We will continue along this cobblestone road for 13-15 minutes (5 km) to reach the town of La Cañada.
Parking Information
The start of the route is marked in a preschool garden, so we can park on that sidewalk or the one in front.
Fees & Park Hours
February 2025: This route does not involve access costs.
Trail Overview
Good. The entire route is inside the canyon, so you don't have much to lose. However, there are a couple of sections where vegetation may be overgrown and it can be confusing. There are also some variants of sidewalks that may disorient us, but eventually converge. In some trunks we can find orange triangles that indicate the way.
Recommended Gear
- Hands free lamp (mining type) - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit - Thermal blanket - Sunscreen - Insect repellent Avoid foods with strong odors that may attract local wildlife. Consider carrying a bag to carry all your waste, shells and wrappers, as well as trash you find along the way.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
263 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
10.61 km
Total Time
2 h 47 m
Max Elevation
1926 m a.s.l.
Route level 2 (scale from 1 to 10). It covers just over 200 m of positive elevation gain for approximately 5 km. It is a route with little slope, making it ideal for beginners.