Torre 1 - Ruta Espinazo - Bosque la Pimavera, Zapopan
Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna La Primavera
- Elevation gain
- 1352 ft
- Distance
- 7.7 mi
- Time
- 3 h 27 m
- Altitude
- 7421 ft
Twelve kilometres of very clear trail up to Torre 1 along the Espinazo. Early on it's hikers and runners; later, cyclists coming down fast.
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This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year.
Level
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
To get to the beginning of this route, we must access the La Primavera Forest, in the southern area of Jalisco. To get to the access booth, we walk along Prolongación Mariano Otero Avenue (to the south), which practically ends at the access booth to the park. After the booth, we will travel approximately 4 km along a cobblestone road and then a well-worked dirt road.
Parking Information
In this area there are different places that offer parking service. In Tecuán, which is where we leave our car, it is an area very popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Previously they didn't charge, but this last time we visited, they charged us $100 MXN.
Fees & Park Hours
April 2026: The cost to park in Tecuán is $100 MXN.
Trail Overview
The route is extremely clear. There are some intersections that might confuse us, but making the right use of Wikiloc, it shouldn't be a problem to locate yourself.
Recommended Gear
- Hiking sticks - Hands free lamp (mining type) - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit - Thermal blanket Avoid foods with strong odors that may attract local wildlife. Consider carrying a bag to carry all your waste, peels and wrappers, as well as trash you find along the way.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
412 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
12.44 km
Total Time
3 h 27 m
Max Elevation
2262 m a.s.l.
This route offers us approximately 400 m of positive elevation gain, which are evenly distributed over approximately 5 km in length, so it is at the lower limit of classification 3 on our difficulty scale. It is a route suitable for beginners in good condition.