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{{Rutas Patrimoniales english}}
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==General Description==
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The Heritage Trail Patagonian Andes - Lake Palena, located in one of the most
==Route description==
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This heritage route starts just
south of the town of Palena, located at
===Segment 1===
'''Ascent of the Tigre valley'''<br>
*Distance: 10 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hours.<br>*Season: Year round<br>
<span style="color:red">''Horseback ride or walk through meadows on upper river terraces with regrowth stands of radal, coihue and notro trees on the eastern slopes of the El Tigre River valley. Also featured are views of homestead sites occupied in the past, observation opportunities for typical settlers buildings and native flora, and natural overlooks with vistas of the main valley and surrounding mountains.''
<span style="color:red">''Route traveling over a distinctly visible trail on a traveled way broader than 2 meters on firm, flat, gently sloping ground, interspersed with short upgrades sloping more than 30º. Section 1 is suitable for travel on horseback, or, if walked on foot, by traveling light without carrying any extra load.''<br> [[Archivo:Lago Palena, Rutas Patrimoniales Dia1.jpg|right|250px|thumb]][[Archivo:Lago Palena, Rutas Patrimoniales Dia1,b.jpg|right|350px|thumb]]
Section 1 of the trail starts at the
===Segment 2===
'''Fording the Azul river'''<br>
*Distance: 13,64 km.<br>*Walking Time: 4 hours.<br>*Season: Oct-Abr<br>
<span style="color:red">''Horseback ride through meadows on lower river terraces with regrowth stands of radal, coihue, ñire and lenga trees in the background in the valley of the El Azul River. Views of homestead sites occupied in times past, observation opportunities for native flora, and natural overlooks in the upper watershed of the El Azul River.''<br>
<span style="color:red">''Route follows a distinct, marked trail on flat ground that at certain points is washed over when running over streambeds. Suitable for use only by persons on horseback who have at least a minimum amount of experience in lengthy mounted excursions over land withriver crossings.''<br> [[Archivo:Lago Palena, Rutas Patrimoniales Dia2.jpg|right|250px|thumb]][[Archivo:Lago Palena, Rutas Patrimoniales Dia2,b.jpg|right|250px|thumb]][[Archivo:Lago Palena, Rutas Patrimoniales Dia2,c.jpg|right|450px|thumb]]
Starting out from Guidepost 10,
===Segment 3===
'''Mountains of Palena Lake'''<br>
*Distance: 9,04 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hr. 10 min.<br>*Season: Dec-Mar<br>
<span style="color:red">''Horseback ride through Andean upland meadows, marshy grasslands and forests of lenga trees in the upper watershed of the El Azul River and northwestern end of Lake Palena. Observation opportunities for native flora and natural overlooks with vistas of the main valley, surrounding mountains and Lake Palena.''<br>
<span style="color:red">''Travel over firm ground on a trail that follows a distinctly visible trace, although vanishing from sight in certain parts. Slopes are gentle to steeply inclined, with lengthy upgrades that slope more steeply than 30º. Suitable only for persons who have experience with lengthy excursions on horseback through mountains in areas exposed to high winds.''<br>
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Starting at Guidepost 25, leave
==Recommendations==
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<li>Do not try to do the trail at times of heavy precipitation or major thaws of Andean snow and ice. The streamflow on the El Azul River can rise rapidly and make it impossible to cross over to start Section 2 of the trail.
<li>Keep in mind that the route is not suitable for travel as far as Lake Palena from mid austral autumn to the end of austral spring
due to abundant rainfall and buildup of snowpacks in the mountains.
<li>If you wish to stay overnight at family lodging places or campsites, get in touch with the office of tourist information or directly with inhabitants of the village of El Azul before starting out on the trail.
<li>For additional information, please contact
the following: Provincial Field Office of the Chilean
Ministry of National Property, Office of the National Forestry, Corporation (CONAF) at Palena or the Tourist Information Office
===Basics===
<li>Take rainwear and thermal clothing along with you for your safety and comfort.
<li>Take UV sunscreen protection.
<li>Carefully read this description of the route before starting out on it.
<li>Wear high- or low-top boots that are comfortable and safe for use when put into stirrups.
<li>Take a map of the route along with you and a watch to keep track of the time.
<li>Take along bags to bring back your garbage and trash with you.
<li>Enquire at the town of Palena before you start out regarding the conditions of weather, conditions of streamflow and water stage on the El Azul and snowpack accumulations in the cordilleras, all to better plan your trip.
<li>Do the trail accompanied by at least one other person and go prepared with all the information you will need.
<li>Keep the travel times for each trail section in mind so that nightfall or a change in the weather does not catch you off guard.
<li>Do not stray from the trail for any reason.
<li>Travel along the marked or indicated route only.
<li>Do not ever leave farm gates any other way than the way you found them.
<li>No hunting. Do not disturb native fauna.
<li>Do not pick any plants or parts of plants that are native flora.
<li>No littering. Bring back all of your trash with you.
<li>Always put out your fires with copious amounts of water and stir until cold.
<li>Do not light fires inside a forest for any reason. Taking good care of our forests now is everybodys responsibility!
==Route in Google Earth==
==Expected time==
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