- PLACE FOR EXIT: Santa Cruz de La Palma, Barriada del Pilar o Campo del Mensajero
- PLACE OR ARRIVAL: Santa Cruz de La Palma, Barco de La Virgen
- DISTANCE: 7 km.
- DIFFICULTY: Average.
- ACCUMULATED ASCENDING LEVEL: 410 mt.
- ACCUMULATED DESCENDING LEVEL: mt.
- ESTIMATED TIME OF GOING: 2:00 hrs.
- ESTIMATED TIME COMING BACK: – hrs.
- RECOMMENDED TIME OF THE YEAR: All year round, although it is more interesting during rainy periods with water flowing down the ravines.
- GETTING TO THE TRAIL: This is a circular route which returns to the start point.
- BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS: Habitual precautions common to hiking in general are listed below. At the risk of sounding obvious, here are some of the most important:
- Check weather forecasts before setting off to hike.
- Don´t go alone.
- Tell someone your intended destination and expected time of arrival.
- Carry a small rucksack with warm clothing, waterproofs, food and plenty of water.
- Don´t forget such simple items as: sun hat, protective cream and sun glasses.
- Carry a mobile phone with fully-charged battery, a map and, if possible, a compass. They will probably never be used but, when required, are of vital importance.
- Wear suitable gear, especially footwear: trekking boots or similar are essential, trainers or pumps are to be avoided, habitual precautions common to hiking in general are listed below.
- REMARKS: An ideal hike from Santa Cruz taking less than half a day. The going is easy and the slopes gentle, with some height difference to overcome, although not much by island standards.