It's not the summit yet.
There are 30 meters (98.42 ft) of height left to reach the summit, Pico Turista on your right.
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You have to know what you are getting into.
Each mile is 1000 feet of elevation….the first two miles are tough. After about a mile I reached the first Refugio. One more mile got me to a flat but dull part along a road/path, then I started the elevation gain again for about a mile to the second Refugio.
After that it is all rock scramble.
Not scrambling over boulders, but loose rock or granite faces and crevices that are dangerous but fun.
I first reached a little pond (from which the Refugio gets it water supply), and then scrambled for the last 2 or 3 miles to the top.
The first peak is white and the views of the lakes are amazing.
I still had energy, and my legs complied, I went down the other side of this tower and up the second, black tower (Cerro Lopez) to reach the true end of this hike which afforded me a 360º view and is spectacular.
Just remember, you have to come back down… oy, the knees.
A great hike altogether but difficult and dangerous for sure at the rock scramble. Not for the faint of heart, and certainly not for those out of shape.
TIP: follow the red dots!!
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