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'''2026-Feb-8 to 2026-Feb-9 / 1 day / Hiking / SOBO / RR, OH-4, Variant E, RR / Emily'''
I combined GPT8 and 9, from Termas de Chillan to Trapa Trapa. I joined GPT9 at ~29.2km (intersection with 08-04) at midday of Day 4 (4.5 days total).
Beautiful views of Sierra Velluda and Volcan Antuco along Rio de los Pinos. The ridge was both a highlight and challenge. Attractiveness - 5/5, Difficulty - 3/5.
Camp: -37.66043, -71.24357. Between RR and Variant F. Slightly sloped, easy pitch in sand/dirt. No water. Somewhat protected by bushes, though it’s still quite an exposed spot. Lots of ants.
* At the ford of Rio de los Pinos (unmarked, ~33.5km) there is a metal plank/bridge just upstream of the gpx. There’s also an unmarked puesto here. On the southern bank among the trees is a possible camp - a fami was set up here with several tents among the trees.
* Couldn’t see the spring mentioned by earlier reports at RR/Var E intersection. Last water was a very small spring running down the trail approx 2km up Var E. Low flow, but clear and collectable. Better stream at the start of Var E. Next water I found was coming down the ridge at -37.69682, -71.25398.
* I found the RR ridge to be challenging between the intersection with Variant E until -37.65027, -71.24515; very slow going. After this, a more defined trail appears and it’s much easier walking.
* As noted by Kris and Stiina, there’s now a fence along the RR just before coming into Trapa Trapa. There was another fence/gate at the end of the corridor they described, so I climbed back up along the fence to connect with the OSM trail to the east of the property. The OSM trail seemed more defined and is likely an easier way up to connect with the RR.
* Along the road of Option 4 I ran into a local who cautioned me about walking solo through indigenous lands without community permission (around GPT9/10). I explained the GPT, that right-of-way issues were shared among hikers, and how I recognised the importance of respecting communities/seeking permission, etc. He reinforced that individual landholder perspectives may differ from communities, and that while people were very kind, I should be careful. All information that’s reflected in the manual - but a good reminder all the same to be respectful when passing through these sections.
Transport: I arrived in Trapa Trapa early on a Monday morning. Road was very quiet, but I was able to hitch after 15-30mins to Alto Bio Bio/Ralco. From there I caught a bus to Los Angeles for 4.000clp; the lady at the Visitor’s Centre was helpful in advising schedules and costs.
*'''2025-12-09: Track file update 2025 Jan Dudeck'''
