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Torre 2 - Boca de la Arena - Bosque la Primavera, Zapopan

Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna La Primavera

Elevation gain
1932 ft
Distance
9.6 mi
Time
4 h 23 m
Altitude
6959 ft

Technical route to Torre 2, through Boca de la Arena. There are risk sections and stretches where the path vanishes; it can take all day, so pack a headlamp.

📢 Alerts & Updates

This route can be done comfortably in any season of the year, only to avoid on rainy days.

Warnings

Unroped climbing ahead!
Careful, confusing route!
Difficulty: physical 3 of 10, technical C (A–G), sun exposure I of III

Packing List

How to get there

Trailhead Access

The route begins in an area known as Bajío del Arenal, where the ejido General Lázaro Cárdenas, from Zapopan, is located. To get there, we can go to the JVC Circuit, at Akron Stadium, heading to the road to Vallarta. Before reaching the road to Vallarta, we will arrive at an area of courts and schools. There we turn to Avenida del Bajío (on the left, between the ONCE School and the Cuahtémoc University). This avenue ends at a roundabout where the Signos School and the Pan-American Village are located. In that roundabout there is a booth to the ejido; we can tell the guard that we are going to walk into the woods and he should give us access, without problem, to the cobblestone road, where we will begin the tour.

Parking Information

This time I parked on the river, but we can also park on the side of the cobblestone road, without hindering traffic or access to the properties.

Fees & Park Hours

As of January 15, 2025, this route does not involve access costs.

Trail Overview

This route Demands good sense of location and technical knowledge ; not recommended for beginners: The first section, up to the “Right” and “Up” Waypoints, seems to be frequented by motorcyclists; up to this point the road can be a bit confusing, but following the canyon and the few marks we will arrive. The risk areas (“Upward” and “Confused Zone” waypoints) are the most dangerous, as this is where we will have to climb unstable terrain and motorcycles do not circulate in this area; it is practically a very isolated area. No safety equipment is required, but good technique and shoes with good grip are required. Later, from the waypoint “End of climb” to the WP “Tejabán”, there is no marked path and it is time to go cross-country. There's no loss, it's just about moving forward through the grass. Afterwards, the road to the Tower is visible and the descent is also along a clear path.

Recommended Gear

- Hiking sticks - Hands free lamp (mining type) - External battery (PowerBank) - Sunscreen - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit - Thermal blanket - Insect repellent 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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Physical Effort 3

Elevation Gain

589 m

Total Distance (Out & back)

15.38 km

Total Time

4 h 23 m

Max Elevation

2121 m a.s.l.

This route to Tower 2 offers us almost 500 m of unevenness, which are distributed over 8 km of ascent. Therefore, the route is classified as level 3 of 10. However, due to the type of terrain and the wasteland of the sidewalk, it is not a recommended route for beginners.

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