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{{Draft}}{{Trekking Chile}}{{Rutas Patrimoniales english}}==Season== ==Location== The Route is on Navarino Island, community of Cape Horn, province of Antarctica, which forms part of Region XII, The circuit starts south of Puerto Williams, the main settlement on Navarino Island. There are two ways of getting there:
==Access==
==Access=By car===
==Markers==
The Route is made up of 29 SNUPIES and markers indicating route and direction, using signs consisting of rock monoliths, wooden stakes and trees, as well as local materials that cause minimal impact.<br>
The distance between signsvaries depending on the nature ofthe section. There are more of themin areas where the trail does not existor Cape Horn-Lake Windhond heritage route is not very clear41 kilometers long from start to finish. On the wholeIt takes 21 hours to walk,they are placed within a hikers fieldof visionin other words, 3 or 4 days travel time.<br>
After SNUPIE 53, one mustcontinue skirting Lake Palachinqueuntil one reaches the shore and thencontinue on for a few meters. Becareful not to miss the signpostedfork which climbs sharply up route continues to theleft. It runs through the forest for , passes between ashort stretch hill and then turns right tothe foot side of a clearing which has ariver running through the middle.Take care valley and zigzags up to cross it at the spotindicated by signs and then turn leftimmediately in a southern directionpeculiar black forest.There is a sharp climb up to the outletof Lake el Salto, where SNUPIE 64 is painted on a noticeable stonemarker on the western side of theoutlet of Lake el Saltotree in this surprising spot.<br>
After SNUPIE 5, one must continue skirting Lake Palachinque until one reaches the shore and then continue on for a few meters. Be careful not to miss the signposted fork which climbs sharply up to the left. It runs through the forest for a short stretch and then turns right to the foot of a clearing which has a river running through the middle. Take care to cross it at the spot indicated by signs and then turn left immediately in a southern direction. There are 4 alternatives fromthis point onwards:is a sharp climb up to the outlet of Lake el Salto, where SNUPIE 6 is painted on a noticeable stone marker on the western side of the outlet of Lake el Salto.<br>
*If there is a strong wind or heavy rain, bear in mind that they will increase as you gain altitude. *Its about a 4 and a half hour hike to SNUPIE 3 lies at 10 and the upper endbottom of this clearing the Windhond valley and just before another 1 and a half hours to thelake Windhond shelter. upper limit of *If you have decided to continue on to lake Windhond, descend towards the forestsouth following markers that are clearly visible from each other. It is paintedon a stake Further down on the bank eastern side of a stream, afew meters before the end valley there is a clearly distinguishable series of beaver lakes which you must skirt to the foresteast.It also indicates the last suitable placeAfter a stony sector, you have to camp before starting the cross an area with low bushes. Turn left (east) as you leave this area, crossingto Bettinelli mountainover about 50 meters of yellowy ground until you reach a medium high, not very thick wood. Turn right and go down the slope until you reach an open space. SNUPIE 2 is in this open space.<br>
SNUPIE 3 lies at the upper end of this clearing and just before the upper limit of the forest. It is painted on a very short stretch (about10 minutes). Dont try to look for anyalternative route there isnt onestake on the bank of a stream, andit could mean taking unnecessary risksa few meters before the end of the forest.Markers are placed very close It also indicates the last suitable place to eachother, so follow them withoutdeviating from camp before starting the routecrossing to Bettinelli mountain.<br>
After the double markerSNUPIE 3,continue along the steep slope climbing untilyou reach suddenly leave the pass that can be seenbelowforest and reach a large area of stones with absolutely no vegetation. Crossing this short slope is The line of stone markers takes you to themost delicate part top of this stretchBettinelli mountain. Theground consists At first continue straight ahead and slightly to the right (Southeast). Shortly before reaching the summit that runs along the length of smallthe eastern slope of Bettinelli mountain, loose stonesthat occasionally cover smooth flatrock that can be quite slipperythe markers turn right (south), attacking the slope more directly. Youmust test each step as Once in the upper reaches you advance,especially if there is strong windwill reach SNUPIE 4, soas to not slide down indicated by a cairn of stones on the slopesummit of Bettinelli mountain. The summit provides you with one of the most amazing views in the whole journey.<br>
It is important to stress that riverWindhond, which flows into the lakeclose to the cabin, is generally veryobstructed by fallen trees9 x 3 meter wooden building set on pillars. Its irregularwidth is more than 12 meters floor and itoften walls are made of split logs and its roof of corrugated galvanized iron sheets (zinc). It has pools a high table (like a bar), 4 bunks, each with two beds, mattresses, and blankets in a poor state of repair. It also has a drum (an empty metal fuel or oil drum with two horizontal divisions inside and two doors), which seem allows one to beexcellent for trout fishing. The visitorsbook in heat the cabin mentions variousfishing expeditions that have caughtup refuge to 30 trout in a single daycertain extent and cook. People who have sheltered there have left a small amount of pots and pans and crockery, which is a blessing when one starts to cook.<br>
After SNUPIE 10crossing the wood, turn slightlyto follow the right to stakes that cross the a small peat bog andcross until you reach a small river crossing over abeaver dam so as to reach the sidestand of trees that divides the slope of the valley and thewood. Turn left (north) immediately,so as to follow the course of thevalley along the lower reaches of itseastern slope, always remaining inthe wood or just outside it. Thenthere will be a short stretch over asoft peat bog, after which the trailturns sharply to the right (east) andruns into the wood againtwo. The slopesteepens as you move back in thedirection of the valley, but this timeon the upper part of the slope. Itgradually becomes less steep andthe wood suddenly clears. The viewthrough the trees shows you whythe direction changed and why youhad to climb: the river formed anarrow meander that had to beskirted by climbing above itThis is SNUPIE 10.<br>
After crossing this hillSNUPIE 12, a shortsteep descent leads to a narrow rockypass between leave the forest towards the river and a cliffturn left. Youthen need The stakes marking the ascent to cross a small tributary ofthe river Windhond, from where youcan see a large plain rocky summits that leads have to theclimb be climbed in order to avoid the Alinghi pass, alwayskeeping deep canyon that the river Windhond on yourleft (west)forms here can be clearly seen from the river bank.<br>
Then continue along a narrow pass in the midst of a low forest which leads to a short, steep descent along a tiny valley where one can see the destruction caused by the beavers. You have to cross this valley and climb up one of its short slopes towards the left. Climb down again through a wood until you reach the second plain after the pass. Skirt the lake on the right- hand side until you reach its outlet. End of second plain or flat area.<br>
A trail that is generally visible on the ground (markers always help if in doubt) zigzags through the forest, following the course of the valley until SNUPIE 17, sticking to the eastern side of the River Ukika. At the end, the forest clears and opens up into an old, abandoned track for vehicles now covered in grass. Follow it, crossing the river and, after about 300 meters, you will reach a gravel road where SNUPIE 17 is located.<br> SNUPIE 17 is painted on a sheetof iron and indicates that you are closeto Puerto Williams. Turn left atSNUPIE 17 and follow the road. Aftera few hundred meters, you will comeacross another road. Turn right (DONOT cross the river) and follow thatroad. The same road skirts themunicipal dump (a metal fence andodors indicate its presence), zigzaggingin a generally northern direction untilit finally reaches the Beagle channelafter several bends on its way down.At the end of a large straight that cutsthrough the slope to the sea, you willreach the coast road, with Villa Ukikain sight. Continue until you finallyreach Puerto Williams.<br> ==Recommendations== {{Topoguide|07}}
==Route in Google Earth==
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