Weminuche High Route
Durango
High Route Backpacking through the Weminuche
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 79 km
- Ascent
- 4.4 km
- Descent
- 5 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 2.8 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 15˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between August and September. From a low point of 2.8 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 79 km, 4381 vertical metres of ascent and 4974 vertical metres of descent.
Description
7 Day Minimum
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine