DIFFICULTY: Low. None worth mentioning, except a few short sections of road where caution is required.
ACCUMULATED ASCENDING LEVEL 680 mt.
ACCUMULATED DESCENDING LEVEL 0 mt.
ESTIMATED TIME OF GOING: 3:00 hrs.
ESTIMATED TIME COMING BACK: 2:30 hrs.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF THE YEAR: All round year.
GETTING TO THE TRAIL: Private vehicle or taxi.
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: This is a variant of the PR LP 18 allowing descent to the tourist resort of Los Cancajos or ascent to Refugio de El Pilar from there.