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We wanted to confirm the exploratory option 6 along Rio Claro and then an unnamed river up to Laguna Caracol towards La Mina but had to change plans and "escape the green hell" (more on that in the facebook group) towards Los Venados via Option 6B.
Option 6: we followed the MR which after a landslide became becomes a well-maintained trail. At some point it divertsup the mountain, but asking an arriero (name may have been Otto), he opened one of the gates and told us, thats probably the way we are looking for. The gate was quite strongly marked with no entrado and that it belongs to a David. The trail deteriorated quickly after the last puesto in the woods, but could be followed at times. After the last puesto on the riverbank the trail ends in front of a cliff. Going up or around did not seem feasible, but the ford was quite simple. The OSM-trail on the other side can be taken therefore instead, which is well-maintained until the Puesto of Roberto. After that there is a nice camp spot.
Fording to get back to the trail was tricky. We searched long until we found a feasible ford and had to abort one try at anlther location. This ford was quite strong and still high and may have been possible due to the draught. In a wetter year it should be carefully assessed.