Our Hiking Guidelines
Our hikes are of three levels of difficulty but all require good fitness and preparation.
Hiking Levels:
Easy: About four hours, suitable for all physically fit people
Moderate: 4 to 6 hours with some elevation change (typically 200-400 meters)
Difficult: Over 6 hours with substantial elevation change (200-600 meters), climbing and bushwhacking all possible
Volunteers lead the groups . Individual hikers must take personal responsibility for their own preparedness and safety, cooperate to ensure the cohesion of the group and safety of others and to respect owners of terrain over which we hike.
Each hiker is responsible to assess their level of fitness for hiking and to arrive properly equipped with protective clothing and supportive footwear; to bring at least one liter of drinking water, snacks, sun protection hat and lotion, plus gloves and hiking poles if desired.
Hikes typically range from 6 km to 16 km with elevation changes from 150 meters (easy) to 1,000 meters (advanced)
Some of our more adventurous hikes frequently include bushwhacking, scrambling over rocks and boulders and hiking on scree
Dogs are not allowed on our hikes.
If visiting from a low altitude area it is recommended that you acclimate for at least 5 days before hiking.
We hope you enjoy the group.
Hiking Levels:
Easy: About four hours, suitable for all physically fit people
Moderate: 4 to 6 hours with some elevation change (typically 200-400 meters)
Difficult: Over 6 hours with substantial elevation change (200-600 meters), climbing and bushwhacking all possible
Volunteers lead the groups . Individual hikers must take personal responsibility for their own preparedness and safety, cooperate to ensure the cohesion of the group and safety of others and to respect owners of terrain over which we hike.
Each hiker is responsible to assess their level of fitness for hiking and to arrive properly equipped with protective clothing and supportive footwear; to bring at least one liter of drinking water, snacks, sun protection hat and lotion, plus gloves and hiking poles if desired.
Hikes typically range from 6 km to 16 km with elevation changes from 150 meters (easy) to 1,000 meters (advanced)
Some of our more adventurous hikes frequently include bushwhacking, scrambling over rocks and boulders and hiking on scree
Dogs are not allowed on our hikes.
If visiting from a low altitude area it is recommended that you acclimate for at least 5 days before hiking.
We hope you enjoy the group.
To assess your physical fitness for our hikes, here are two tests:
1. For shorter hikes to lower altitudes, walk from the Parroquia east up Calle Correo until reaching Salida Queretero; repeat this a second time. If this cannot be completed two times without undue fatigue, you are NOT ready to hike with this group.
2. For longer hikes where some altitudes are over 9,000 feet, go to the east end of Juarez Park and begin climbing steps. Climb past the El Chorro washing tubs, then continue up past Calle El Chorro and the Cultural Institute until reaching Salida Queretero. This test includes 265 steps and several sloped walking segments. If you cannot complete this test, you are NOT ready for our more challenging hikes.
2. For longer hikes where some altitudes are over 9,000 feet, go to the east end of Juarez Park and begin climbing steps. Climb past the El Chorro washing tubs, then continue up past Calle El Chorro and the Cultural Institute until reaching Salida Queretero. This test includes 265 steps and several sloped walking segments. If you cannot complete this test, you are NOT ready for our more challenging hikes.