Torre 1 - Vaca Muerta - Bosque la Primavera, Zapopan
Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna La Primavera
- Elevation gain
- 1240 ft
- Distance
- 9.4 mi
- Time
- 4 h
- Altitude
- 7431 ft
A gentle climb to Torre 1 by way of Vaca Muerta, on Cerro Las Planillas. You share the trail with cyclists and runners, so an early start buys you an empty forest.
📢 Alerts & Updates
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
Excellent. This route is very popular and is very easy to follow.
Recommended Gear
- Hands free lamp (mining type) - Hiking sticks - Thermal blanket - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit - Whistle 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
378 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
15.18 km
Total Time
4 h
Max Elevation
2265 m a.s.l.
Route level 3 (scale from 1 to 10). It is ideal for beginners in good condition. The ascent is spread over 7.5 km of noble ascent. It is comparable to routes such as Bugambilias or Torre 2.