4.0 km
Total Distance
1,030 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A trail that climbs Imbabura from the village of La Esperanza, south of Ibarra. The path ascends through pajonal grasslands and cultivated slopes toward the volcano's rocky crest. It is a long, high-altitude route with views of the valley and Lake San Pablo.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes