Cambios

GPT05 (Rio Colorado)

7 bytes añadidos, 26 marzo
Season 2023/24
RR until the bridge
Variant C
 
Variant D
 
Variant F
 
GPT06:
 
Option 02
 
“Natalie - Thomas” traverse
 
Option 03 (exploration and suggestions)
 
RR from approx X {06} [57.3/2073]
 
I published a detailed track on wikiloc with many photos and explanations:
https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/desolation-traverse-los-quenes-rio-colorado-descabezado-plateau-central-los-cipreses-164709363
 
Summary:
The famous gully “Cuesta La Hormiga” is not very difficult and pretty safe, the subsequent CC traverse is annoying.
Even if the bridge were in place, I think that our option (Variant C, Variant, Variant F/Variant D) is easier, more spectacular, safer and overall better than RR
Fording the Rio Colorado was very easy, less than knee deep.
- At the farthest point of the Colorado River Valley, the trail crosses a remote but fully operable (we met a fly-fishing team in a Toyota Prado) 4x4 road from Argentina, which is worth keeping in mind in case of emergency or rescue (marked in the track)
We completed the “Avoid Don Victor” option for GPT06 without visiting Banos del Blanquillo, combining the “Natalie - Thomas” traverse with Option03. I can recommend after waypoint “Pass in the rock belt. Easy descent to Laguna Caracol” just descend west about 5-6 km to the lagoon not to miss this magnificent place.
Thanks to all folks who shared their information and suggestions!❤️
18
ediciones