This park -in the Las Condes commune- offers visitors attractive mountain bike routes and a network of trekking trails to the north, south and east of the valley through which it is possible to access peaks such as Alto Las Vizcachas, Morro del Guayacán , Alto del Naranjo and Cerro Provincia. This park is fully representative of the central foothills of Chile and has a rich ecosystem with various species of flora and fauna where the state of development and conservation of the sclerophyll forest stands out, which provides excellent conditions for bird watching.
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Parque Natural San Carlos de Apoquindo ofrece distintos niveles de intensidad en sus senderos, lo que permite a todo tipo de público disfrutar en familia de una experiencia en la montaña. Este parque posee 15 km de rutas para mountain bike, que lo convierte en una gran alternativa para los amantes de este deporte.
El Parque Natural San Carlos de Apoquindo conecta hacia el oriente con el Parque Natural Puente Ñilhue, por el sendero Alto del Naranjo (conexión entre parques 10,5 km.). Hacia el sur, conecta con Parque Natural Aguas de Ramón, por el sendero hacia Alto Las Vizcachas (conexión entre parques 7 km.).
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San Carlos de Apoquindo
Trails
Alto las Vizcachas
Trail duration: Medium/high intensity. Extension 9 km. approx. round trip. Going there and back takes 5 hours. approx. No hydration point en route, only access to water at the Park Administration.
· Trail type: Medium/high intensity. Extension 9 km. approx. round trip. Going there and back takes 5 hours. approx. No hydration point en route, only access to water at the Park Administration.
Camping: Camping is not allowed.
Description: This path enters a small valley through the sclerophyllous forest and towards the summit of Cerro Alto Las Vizcachas offers interesting slopes. After circumventing the last and most demanding section, you access the summit of Cerro Las Vizcachas at 1,852 meters above sea level. where there is a sector with benches to rest and observe one of the best views of Santiago and the Provincia, Tambor and San Ramón hills that crown the foothills of the foothills. Ideal for those looking for demanding slopes over short distances. Total unevenness 825 m.
Alto del Naranjo
Trail duration: 4 1/2 hours
· Trail type: Medium/high intensity with steep slopes in certain sections. Extension of 12 km. approx. round trip. Going there and back takes 4 hours. 30 min. approx. There are no hydration points en route, access to water only in the Administration.
Camping: Camping is not allowed.
Description: Alto del Naranjo stands out for its incredible view of the east (mountain range) and west (Stgo.) reaching 1,856 meters above sea level. and by a centennial Quillay that houses a pair of Tucúqueres, typical of the local fauna. Total drop 836 m. 400m. from Alto del Naranjo (Portezuelo) is the connection to reach the Puente Ñilhue Natural Park where you can continue to the top of Cerro Provincia (2,750 meters above sea level), where camping is allowed (Dome)
Morro las Papas
Trail duration: 3 hours
· Trail type: Of medium intensity. Extension of 6.4 km. approx. round trip. Going there and back takes 2 hours. approx. There are no hydration points en route, access to water only in Administration.
Camping: Camping is not allowed.
Description: When you reach the end of the path, at 1,370 meters above sea level, you reach a north-facing viewpoint where you can see Santiago and to the northeast the hydrographic basin of the San Carlos de Apoquindo Natural Park, which houses a formation of sclerophyllous forest in an excellent state of conservation. . Total unevenness 350 m.
Morro del Guayacán
Trail duration: 4 hours
· Trail type: Medium/high intensity. Extension of 8.6 km. approx. round trip. Going there and back takes 4 hours. approx. There are no hydration points en route, access to water only in Administration.
Camping: Camping is not allowed.
Description: This trail, when traveling along the south facing slope, presents a greater coverage of tree species vegetation. From the summit there is a beautiful view of the eastern sector of Santiago and the Andes mountain range, reaching 1,620 meters above sea level. Total unevenness 600 m.
Equipment
1 snack area
4 viewpoints
Recycling area
Signposting of trails
1 Dry toilet
2 Shelters (domes)
How to get?
At altitude 13,000 of the Las Flores road, you will arrive at the San Carlos de Apoquindo Stadium of the Universidad Católica Sports Field. Visitors must arrive at the Futbolito sector, where those who need can park in that sector. Then they must follow the signs until they reach the Park Administration sector.
From the Escuela Militar metro station (Line 1) you must take the Transantiago C02 bus (Paradero PC5869) to the bus stop located at Avenida La Plaza at the corner of Camino El Alba (Paradero PC636). From this point, walk along Av Plaza to the north and go up Camino Las Flores to the right until you reach the entrance to the stadium. Continue going up to the entrance road that is located next to the soccer fields marked with blue signs until you reach the Park Administration sector, where you must register your entrance with the park ranger.
Restrictions
of income
Pets
Drone
Inadequate shoes for hiking
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