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Wulaia Heritage Road is a tour by 7000 years of history ofthe beautiful Wulaia bay, the land of the old Yámanas, a nomadalmost extinct canoeist people, and the scenario of meetings anddisputes between Yámanas and Europeans, since late the XIXthcentury: Darwin started here his reflection on the evolution of thespecies. The Yámana culture was developed under this sky. TheYámana Jemmy Button went on board of an English ship in thiscoast. Fitz Roy navigated these channels... Walking by this routemeans getting impregnated with myth and reality of Tierra delFuego and its natural beauty that is unique in the world<br>

==Season==<br>==Access==<br>===By car===<br>===Public transport===<br>==General Description==<br>Wulaia Heritage Road islocated in the north-east sector ofNavarino Island, a few kilometersto the north of Cape Horn. This isthe third Heritage Roadimplemented in Navarino Island,following Dientes de Navarino andLago Windhond Routes, each ofthem as described in theirrespective Topoguides. Thispedestrian route system travels 150Km of paths discovering thedifferent landscapes and vegetationsystems existing in Tierra delFuego's south. This new routemakes a tour through 7000 yearsof history available to trekking fans.Depending on time available,physical condition and enthusiasm,the visitor can modulate his/hertour and customize his/her circuitwith walks lasting from 1 to 6 days.In Yamana language, Wulaiameans beautiful bay and has beenfor thousands of years thehistorical capital of Tierra delFuego. It is easy to see dozens ofold Yamana camp sites thataccount for the beauty of the place.Here, in Wulaia, historical eventstook place, meetings and disputes,between Yamana and Europeancivilizations.Here is where JemmyButton's story took place, theYamana that was taken to andfrom England by Fitz Roy to becivilized, and who played later,in 1939, a significant role in theslaughtering of the 8 Englishmissionaries. Charles Darwinalso started here his thinkingabout evolution of the species.Late XIXth century, Wulaia wasthe place chosen by two Croatiangold hunters to settle a rangededicated to sheep farming,transforming thus theenvironment of the place. Now, amajestic abandoned construction(a radio station built in 1931)talks to us about the efforts madeby the Chilean Republic toexercise sovereignty even in thelast corner of this territory. Buttoday, Wulaia is about to becomea modern Archeological Park.Walking to Wulaia isequivalent to submerge oneself intoTierra del Fuego's myth and reality,into a unique nature in the world,its millenary history and itsuntemporal beauty.Wulaia Heritage Road isdivided into two main circuits:Puerto Navarino-Wulaia and Lum-Wulaia. Both of them connectBeagle Channel's coast to Wulaiaand allow to start walking by anyof them and go back to the north bythe other. These two circuits areadded an extension to King Scottmount, called Wulaia-King Scottmount.The 29 km Puerto Navarino-Wulaia circuit, lasting from 2.5 to3.5 days, follows the coast facingTierra del Fuego's vigor andnatural beauty, both by land andocean, comprising a number ofsites where Yamana indigenouspeople installed their camps.The 18.3 km Lum-Wulaiacircuit, lasting from 1 to 1.5 days,goes through plentiful coast foreststo discover the charm of lowvegetation valleys, where the windfeels free to blow in the apparentlywasted immensity of Cape Horn.The 18.6 km and one dayduration Wulaia – King Scottmount extension (from and toWulaia) provides an opportunityto easily reach the lonely peak onthe shores of the sea that iscrowned at 600 meters of altitude.The panoramic view provided overTierra del Fuego archipelago willleave unforgettable memories.We recommend to walk thisroute from December to March,however, it can also be traveledfrom October to November andfrom April to May, noting thatsnowfalls may be encounteredin high sectors.Read this Topoguidecarefully before starting the walk.It is necessary to plan and beinformed on cautions to be taken,taking care of nature and ofarcheological sites to be visited.

The signaling system is madeup by Arabic numbers which havetheir own meaning described inthis Topoguide. The roadcomprises 29 MILESTONES anda number of route and directionindication marks, using rockmonoliths, wooden stakes andtrees. MILESTONES aregeographically referencedaccording November to Datum P. South-Am.69. In addition, you will findamong them a number of marksthat help orient visitors.In the first circuit PuertoNavarino-Wulaia, marks consistof a red horizontal line ona white or yellowrectangular background. Inthe second circuit Lum-Wulaia: marks are a doubleyellow horizontal line on ared rectangularbackground. Finally, marksof the extension to King Scottmount are presented as in the firstcircuit Puerto Navarino-Wulaia.March

==First CircuitLocation=='''PUERTO NAVARINO-WULAIA'''

===Route description===The Heritage Road Cape Horn - Wulaia is located in Navarino Island, district of Cape Horn, Antarctic Province pertaining to Region XII of Magallanes. It is located in the north- east end of the island, in Beagle Channel's south bank, 10 nautical miles from Usuahia, and 55 kilometers from Puerto Williams, the district capital and main urban community of Tierra del Fuego's south coast.<br>

The Puerto Navarino-Wulaia==Access== circuit Land access is made through road Y- 905, 55 Km from Puerto Williams. Although it is one of the alternativesproposed open at all times, it only connects Puerto Williams to connect BeagleChannel’s shore and Puerto NavarinoIsland coast with Wulaia. It is 29km long a dirt road to Lum and requires from there to Wulaia, a 14 hourwalk, signed and marked trail. Note that Puerto Williams is300 Km from Punta Arenas, three or four days,depending on the rhythm of thewalker.The raid will take you by alandscape surrounded by all-seapanoramic views and will showyou important archeologicalheritage vestiges of in NavarinoIsland. This is an impressing tourfor its closeness to the sea andpermanent vision of the horizonfull of peaks and mounts.The circuit has been dividedinto 4 segments, with more touralternatives, depending on yourown rhythm, physical conditionand weather conditionswhich can be reached by plane or boat. It takes<br> place mostly in the coast providingthus the opportunity to observesplendid Fishing boats regularly connect Puerto Navarino and diverse vegetationalgroupsWulaia. A number of archeological<br> sites of the 7000 year-old Yamananomad-maritime race enrich thetour There is no regular transportation between Ushuaia and can be seen at a glance.The first Puerto Navarino-Puerto Isorna segment is aninteresting tour that followsMurray channel coast. In sectorslacking of protection, you canfeel the strength of the wind only boats for rent thatmakes you remember that you aremay take one to two hours in the end of the world. Leavingcrossing Beagle Channel coast, followMurray channel coast, thatseparates Navarino Island fromHoste island.The second Puerto Isorna-Puerto Inútil segment takes placein the interior sector of a valleyby a difficult trail that leads Planes may be contacted toaccess Puerto Inútil.The third Puerto Inútil-Caleta José segment is amagnificent tour by the west coastof Navarino Island surroundedby extremely beautiful andexuberant forests. Caleta José’sbeach is a great place to camp.Finally, the fourth CaletaJosé-Wulaia segment is a walkby a coast trail of an extremebeauty with impressingpanoramic views and lands madeup by pasturelands, forests andpeat mosses. For all publicWilliams from Ushuaia.<br>

==General Description==First segment===='''PUERTO NAVARINO-PUERTO ISORNA'''

It starts in the sector of PuertoNavarino[[File:wulaia-tramo-alt-b. Passing behind theHarbor Master’s Office, in themiddle of the thickets, you will findthe trail to be followed to the west.Although this point is notrepresented through a mark orMILESTONE, it can be easilydetected because it coincides withHarbor Master’s Office and dockfacilities. This point has beenconsidered as kilometer zero.You must always follow thestrip that goes between the coastand the high forest. There are manytrails marked by constant passageof cattle, but the ideal trail isalways within 200 m of the coast.The route recovers an oldhorse trail that resulted from theinstallation, late XIXth century, ofthe first cattle settlements in theisland, in Liwaia and then in PuertoNavarino. It is still possible toobserve remains of old and largefences or yards which are amazingfor the huge work needed for theirconstruction.Clear and clean water supplysources are scarce in this first part.We recommend you to collect waterin the river located 100 m beforethe houses of Puerto Navarino.Leaving Puerto Navarinobehind, walk 40 minutes throughthickets of Mata Negra andCalafates to a wide plain coveredwith grass. Liwaia is located onthe shores of the rivulet, as well asMILESTONE 1, 1,636 m fromPuerto Navarino. A beautifulpeninsula is detached in this sectorover Beagle Channel.Liwaia is a beautiful and cozyplace, but not fit for camping. Therivulet is dry in the summer andthe terrain is not protected fromwinds. Leaving the peninsula, tothe jpg|thumb|right, and longitudinally]]crossing the clear plain, follow tothe second beach located to thewest. Turn here and go up to theleft and enter again to the thicketto follow the coast.It is common to find cow andpork cattle. Although they barelyperceive human presence, youbetter not surprise them and makenoise to announce your presenceand give them time to run away.Females with offspring may beaggressive. In this extreme case,there is only one solution[[File: runningto the closest tree or rock.From MILESTONE 1, keepgoing by the pastureland to thewest until starting a soft decline toa beach. To the left (south), thereis a stake indicating one of themany trails that get into the thicketsector. Follow the trail marked byanimals and do not get away fromthe coast. 40 minutes later, you willfond the remains of an old fencemade of trunks that ends in the sea.60 metros before reaching the sea,you will find MILESTONE 2, astake attached to the fence thatindicates the end of the thicket andthe entry to the forest. From here,follow the stakes that mark a zigzagroute until arriving to a high forest.The trail no longer bordersthe Beagle coast and changes thedirection to follow Murray channelcoast in a northwulaia-south axis. As itgets closer to Murray channel, youcan see the highest forest ofCinnamon trees and Coigües. Youcan observe evident impact of windin their growth.After MILESTONE 2, keepgoing by the line of stakes thatzigzags among small forests beforegetting into their luxuriant growth.From the vegetational point of view,this is a very attractive segmentfor its individuals of Notros, Lengas,Cinnamon trees, a shrubtramo2-likestratum of high development withrepresentation of Calafates,Sarsaparillas, Michay and Speciesof Myrtle.Openings and forests go oneafter the other until a brief descentto a beach covered by pasturelandsand shelly deposits, at the heightof a tiny woody that protrudes toMurray channel. Follow thepastureland to the south and aftera brief passage by the forest, to aplace known as Puerto de Hambre:MILESTONE 3. This is a gorgeousplace to camp, although water isscarce in the summer.Few meters away from theremains of a yard, there is a smallwater jet. Be patient to fill up acontainer. There is a lagoon 100m inland, in a clear plain in themiddle of the forest, but water isstagnant and turbid in the summer.Therefore, it has to be boiled beforeconsumption. The closest andsafest place to obtain water isPuerto Isorna, after a 50 minutewalk.From MILESTONE 3, go to amark located in the other end ofthe small pastureland to get in theforest. After several ups and downs,alternating forests and beaches,even a stony sector where attentionmust be paid so as not to fall down,you will arrive to a huge plain ofgrass on the shores of the sea. Thisis Puerto Isorna. The start isMILESTONE 4, a beautiful beachand a great place to camp,although it lacks of trees protectingfrom the rain. We recommend youto install the camp near theMILESTONE, on the brink of theforest, in the sector of the bonfire.The river that flows into the sea,to the south of the MILESTONE,will provide abundant water. Toenjoy charms of Murray channelcoast, when you walk by thesurroundings, you will seespectacular views of the channel.A splendid mirador is located atone hour from Puerto Isorna in thefollowing position of coordinatesUTM 542962 E and 3908925 Nd2e.jpg|thumb|right]]

===Second segment==='''PUERTO ISORNA Wulaia Heritage Road is located in the north- PUERTO INÚTIL''east sector of Navarino Island, a few kilometers to the north of Cape Horn. This is the third Heritage Road implemented in Navarino Island, following Dientes de Navarino and Lago Windhond Routes, each of them as described in their respective Topoguides. This pedestrian route system travels 150 Km of paths discovering the different landscapes and vegetation systems existing in Tierra del Fuego's south. This new route makes a tour through 7000 years of history available to trekking fans.<br>

Description of the Section:After MILESTONE 4Here is where Jemmy Button's story took place, crossthe entire extension of thepastureland and wade through theriver near its outlet into the sea.When you find the lowest waterdepth (in case of high tide,surround the hill Yamana that was taken to the inland andcross the river in the forest). At theopposite shore, climb some metersstraight before turning from England by Fitz Roy to the left(east)be civilized, turning your back to thesea.After a short climbing, youwill find a woody plain obstructedby the works made by the beavers.Turn to the left (north) and crossthe river again in the oppositedirection than in the previouscrossing. After 60 mwho played later, turn to theright (east) and cross this semi-swampy plain always looking atthe marks located in the oppositeshore that indicate the arrival.Turn to the left (north) and followthe marks that indicate a newchange of direction to the right(east)1939, attacking the high gradient.The path is characterized bya steep gradient significant role in a quite denseforest. Pay attention to the marksso as not to miss slaughtering of the path8 English missionaries. In spiteCharles Darwin also started here his thinking about evolution of the zigzag-shaped nature ofthis long climbing, generaldirection is to the eastspecies. You mayget out sometimes to reach a peakand enjoy magnificent panoramicviews of the Murray channelLate XIXth century,Sampaio mounts, and part of Wulaia was theBeagle Channel.After place chosen by two hours of anexhausting climbing, you willbe happy to arrive Croatian gold hunters to settle a forestfree plain: here, you will findMILESTONE 5, hanging from atree, near a clearing, indicatingproximity range dedicated to a great campingsitesheep farming, in transforming thus the shores environment of Represalagoonthe place.To get thereNow, you have to climbby a small woody hill to the rightmajestic abandoned construction (south), and from its opposite hillside,you will see an important beaver'sdam indicating the end of Represalagoon. The camping site is locatedat the entry of the forest, few metersto the right (south) of the dam. Toget there, border the plain that isopened at the other side of the hillor walk by the dam (depending onriver conditions) to the forest .Abonfire will confirm you that youhave arrived to the camp.After MILESTONE 5, the routestill has a zigzag shape through adense forest. Therefore, pay attentionto the continuity of the intensemarking characterizing the sector.You will finally arrive to the lastsegment of a long climbing and youwill start going down to Laguna delMedio, that have to be surroundedby the right side (southradio station built in 1931), withoutgetting close talks to us about the shore. Beforereaching its south-east end, you willencounter MILESTONE 6.This MILESTONE, painted ona tree, is located few meters fromLaguna del Medio shore. It is theonly place where the circuitreaches the bank of the lagoon andis also an alternative to camp,although the land is often wet.After MILESTONE 6, keepgoing efforts made by the south hillside of thevalley that goes down Chilean Republic to PuertoInútil. Pay attention so as not tomiss the track. South-east directionbefore changing again the courseto the east during exercise sovereignty even in the last 30 minutescorner of walkthis territory. After having walked for2:30 hoursBut today, you will get to the shoreof a river, 50 m away from its outletinto the sea. MILESTONE 7 Wulaia is on ahighlighted tree, indicating arrivalabout to the coast by become a deep sea arm calledPuerto Inútilmodern Archeological Park. This is the onlycamping site in the sector. Do notcross the river in MILESTONE 7,turn to the right, getting close to thebeach, where you will quickly arriveto a sector covered with grass thatcontrasts to the forest. At the upperpart of the pastureland, in the middleof shelly deposits, there are a numberof sites where you can install yourtent. There are small sites near theforest, but the land is usuallysaturated with water. ====Third segment===='''PUERTO INÚTIL-CALETA JOSÉ'''<br>

After MILESTONE 7, turn Walking to theright and cross the river. This Wulaia is thetoughest section of the segment. Keepwalking by the coast of Puerto Inútilequivalent to Caleta José (MILESTONE 8). Theroute becomes rough with steepslopes submerge oneself into Tierra del Fuego's myth and reality, into a lot of turns intended toavoid unique nature in the most difficult parts formedby streams flowing into the sea. Payattention to marks so as not to missthe trail. Warning: slippery floorwhen too humid or wet. Once youget closer to Caleta José(MILESTONE 8)world, terrain becomeseasier, a more open forest its millenary history and abetter trailits untemporal beauty. This MILESTONE islocated at the beginning of the clearplain and indicated the beach ofCaleta José.The last groups of guanacos maybe found in these segments. You mayobserve them, if you are lucky. Thereare beavers across the island, as wellas typical avifauna from Tierra delFuego<br>

====Fourth segment====Wulaia Heritage Road is divided into two main circuits: Puerto Navarino-Wulaia and Lum -Wulaia. Both of them connect Beagle Channel'''CALETA JOSÉs coast to Wulaia and allow to start walking by any of them and go back to the north by the other. These two circuits are added an extension to King Scott mount, called Wulaia-WULAIA'''King Scott mount.<br>

This south direction segmentstarts in MILESTONE 8 andsurrounds a magnificent coast mostof the time. After leaving the camp,climb the hill to the right and followthe marks and stakes that will guideyou through a small thicket of matanegra. A trail may be observed inthe floor, which has to be followedto The 29 km Puerto Navarino- Wulaia, always bordering thecoast. One hour away from CaletaJosé - MILESTONE 8 - you willfind Micalvi river, as well asMILESTONE 9, in its north shore,which has to be crossed carefully.If the river is too swift, and crossingbecomes extremely difficult, werecommend you the foot or peak ofthe stream following animal trailsthat mark a safer ford. From thesea, you can admire the beautifulcascade that rises a few metersdown the circuit.Following the coast to thesouth, the trail keeps going througha mixed forest of Lengas andCoigües, passing lasting from time to timeby beaches full of shelly deposits2.Once you are getting closer 5 toWulaia, the forest changes topatches planted with new shootswith areas of pastureland or thicket3.This is the clearing work trail thatmade the first settlers who stayedat Wulaia5 days, late follows the XIXth century,and who fired the forests to allowthe growth of shepherding prairies.MILESTONE 10, on a rock,will indicate that you have arrivedto Wulaia. After MILESTONE 10,cross Matanza river, at the outletto the sea, and you will find thusthe great plain of Wulaia, with amajestic view to the building of theold navy radio station.This is the most emblematicsite in relation to old and recenthistory of coast facing Tierra del Fuego. Madeof bricks's vigor and natural beauty, until a few years ago, itwas the only construction built insolid material to the south of theBeagle Channel. Following itsabandonment, all what wascontained inside was disassembledand robbed. It is today a huge andpitiful empty skeleton that fightsagainst weather inclemency.Heritage value of this building isincalculable and the tremendouseffort implied both by its constructionhas not been the object of muchresearch or documentation.The big grassy plain is perfectfor camping everywhere. The onlyprotection from wind is providedby the house. We recommend youto camp next to the house, but it ispossible to stay at the grandioseabandoned building of the formernaval radio station. South side dooris opened. Go to the next door usingnorth side stairs, land and the first roomto the left may receive travelerswith some comfort: a tableocean, chairs,and comprising a metallic drum which may beused as a stove-heater. The buildingdoes not have rest rooms and watermust be taken from the river. Beforeyou leave, provide some firewoodfor the next visitorsnumber of sites where Yamana indigenous people installed their camps.<br>

==Second Circuit=='''PUERTO LUMThe 18.3 km Lum-WULAIA'''Wulaia circuit, lasting from 1 to 1.5 days, goes through plentiful coast forests to discover the charm of low vegetation valleys, where the wind feels free to blow in the apparently wasted immensity of Cape Horn.<br>

===Route description===<br>This circuit connects theshore of Beagle Channel and thenorth coast of Navarino Island,with Wulaia. It is The 18.3 6 km longand requires 8 hr of continuouswalk. It corresponds to the oldtrail to get to one day duration Wulaia King Scott mount extension (from and its reliefis a long 6 hour rise from Lum toMladineo passage (650 maslWulaia),and then, a 2 hour way down provides an opportunity toWulaiaeasily reach the lonely peak on the shores of the sea that is crowned at 600 meters of altitude. The panoramic view provided over Tierra del Fuego archipelago will leave unforgettable memories.<br>

Taking land configurationinto consideration, the few goodcamping sites and walk times, weWe recommend you to travel walk thiscircuit in one day and a half. Thiscircuit has two segments.The first segment lastsapproximately 2 hours and 30 mand goes through large extensionsof thickets and beautiful forests,where you will often find beaver'sdams. You may enjoy gorgeousviews of the Beagle Channel andUshuaia.After an invigorating nightunder the shelter of the upperlimit of the forest, starts the 5:15hour long second segment. Highvegetation suddenly disappearsmaking way for high humid steppealmost free of trees. Soil iscovered with different varietiesof peat mosses blended route from December to rushor gramineous speciesMarch, or anumber of outcrops of rockshowever, water,rivers or lagoons.Those who know how it can also be traveled from October toobserve November and decipher nature willfrom April to May, noting that snowfalls may be amazed by the vigor of animaland vegetable life of the sector.In the highest part of the lastsegment, Mladineo passagecrossing is incorrectly called“Andean desert”, where mineralis omnipresent. However, thereare some discrete and fascinatingmanifestations of vegetationencountered in high sectors.<br>

===First Segment==='''PUENTE LUMThe signaling system is made up by Arabic numbers which have their own meaning described in this Topoguide. The road comprises 29 MILESTONES and a number of route and direction indication marks, using rock monoliths, wooden stakes and trees. MILESTONES are geographically referenced according to Datum P. South-CAMPAMENTO'''Am. 69. In addition, you will find among them a number of marks that help orient visitors.<br>

The bridge over Lum river andIn the neighboring homonymic estancialocate at 35,5 Km at the west fromfirst circuit Puerto WilliamsNavarino-Wulaia, which could bereached through the road towardsPuerto Navarino with any type ofvehicle in less than one hour.MILESTONE 1 locates at theside of the bridge. A stairs allowsto pass above the enclosure. Followthe river edge and do not worry forthe dogs which only mark your way.After 150 meters there is a highforest where marks show the startconsist of a well-marked track red horizontal line on the floor.20 minutes after a rivulet affluentof Lum river crosses the road.MILESTONE 2 locates at the otherside.This rivulet of crystallinewater is the last of this type untilMILESTONE 6 (2 hours more)white or yellow rectangular background. Inthe rest of the section there second circuit Lum- Wulaia: marks are lotsof rivers or rivulets, but with veryturbid water (as a consequence ofbeavers and the peat). AfterMILESTONE 2 take a look at themarks that zigzag in the forest untilseeing MILESTONE 3 double yellow horizontal line on a treemarking the provisional finish ofthe forest and the entrance to alarge underbush of Mata Negraand Calafate of one-meter heightby reaching the next MILESTONEred rectangular background.A very well-marked trackfollows the course of the Lum riverFinally,which runs to the right (west). Alarge isolated forest area showsthe angle formed by the river tothe right. Follow this direction tothe posts signaling MILESTONE4.MILESTONE 4 shows adrastic change marks of direction and theabandonment of the track. In spitethe fact the track goes straight, itis necessary extension to turn to the left(south), following the prominentposts from the underbush. Spinesof Calafate and the absence of amarked track difficult the path, butit is a short section.Soon a small rocky hillock isvisible, surrounde it by the rightand follow the little valley beforetake direction to the right, so King Scott mount are presented as toreach a large high forest area thatis distinguished by its trees withblack dead truncks conforming thetiny lagoon of beavers that youwill find soon and which shouldbe surrounded by the left followingthe marks.After this large forest area yougo through a short clear sectionbefore penetrating a large forest.MILESTONE 5 locates at theentrance on a tree. 20 minutes haveelapsed from the previousMILESTONE.Between MILESTONE 5 and6, pay special attention to marks.The road zigzags through the forestwith no marked track on the floorwith general direction to the southand mostly in ascention. After onehour of walking, numerous rivuletsand beaver’s habitat sectors arecrossed to finally find MILESTONE6 on a tree.MILESTONE 6 states the onlysite apt for camping at about onehundred meter from the final exitof the forest. It is important toconsider that from MILESTONE 6to first circuit Puerto Navarino-Wulaia (at 11.5 Km or 5.30 hrs.after walking) the land is notapprpopriate for camping due tothe absence of forest or naturalshelter against wind or rain. Inaddition, the soil is saturated withwater or rocks.The good visibility is essentialto guide on the wide valley thatfollows to the Mladineo path.Evaluate the possibility to continuethe tour or spend the night andcontinue the day after.<br>

==Track 1=Second segment==='''CAMPAMENTO-WULAIA'''

===Route description=== The Puerto Navarino-Wulaia circuit is one of the alternatives proposed to connect Beagle Channel’s shore and Navarino Island coast with Wulaia. It is 29 km long and requires a 14 hour walk, that is, three or four days, depending on the rhythm of the walker.<br>  The raid will take you by a landscape surrounded by all-sea panoramic views and will show you important archeological heritage vestiges of Navarino Island. This section begins is an impressing tour for its closeness to the sea and permanent vision of the horizon full of peaks and mounts.<br>  The circuit has been divided into 4 segments, with more tour alternatives, depending on your own rhythm, physical condition and weather conditions. It takes place mostly inthe coast providing thus the opportunity to observe splendid and diverse vegetational groups. A number of archeological sites of the 7000 year-old Yamana nomad-maritime race enrich the tour and can be seen at a glance.<br>  The first Puerto Navarino- Puerto Isorna segment is an interesting tour that follows Murray channel coast. In sectors lacking of protection, you can feel the strength of the wind that makes you remember that you are in the end of the world. Leaving Beagle Channel coast, follow Murray channel coast, that separates Navarino Island from Hoste island.<br>  The second Puerto Isorna- Puerto Inútil segment takes place in the interior sector of a valley by a difficult trail that leads to Puerto Inútil.<br>  The third Puerto Inútil- Caleta José segment is a magnificent tour by the west coast of Navarino Island surrounded by extremely beautiful and exuberant forests. Caleta José’s beach is a great place to camp.<br>  Finally, the fourth Caleta José-Wulaia segment is a walk by a coast trail of an extreme beauty with impressing panoramic views and lands made up by pasturelands, forests and peat mosses. For all public.<br>  ===First segment=== '''PUERTO NAVARINO - PUERTO ISORNA''' *Distance: 7,3 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hr.<br> <span style="color:red">Walk by the old coast trail, really beautiful and diverse forests. Large views of the Murray channel and Sampaio Mount range (Hoste island). [[File:wulaia-d1a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-d1b.jpg|thumb|right]] It starts in the sector of Puerto Navarino. Passing behind the Harbor Master’s Office, in the middle of the thickets, you will find the trail to be followed to the west. Although this point is not represented through a mark or MILESTONE , it can be easily detected because it coincides with Harbor Master’s Office and dock facilities. This point has been considered as kilometer zero.<br> You must always follow the strip that goes between the coast and the high forest. There are many trails marked by constant passage of cattle, but the ideal trail is always within 200 m of the coast.<br>  The route recovers an old horse trail that resulted from the installation, late XIXth century, of the first cattle settlements in the island, in Liwaia and then in Puerto Navarino. It is still possible to observe remains of old and large fences or yards which are amazing for the huge work needed for their construction.<br>  Clear and clean water supply sources are scarce in this first part. We recommend you to collect water in the river located 100 m before the houses of Puerto Navarino.<br>  Leaving Puerto Navarino behind, walk 40 minutes through thickets of Mata Negra and Calafates to a wide plain covered with grass. Liwaia is located on the shores of the rivulet, as well as [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2 / Guidepost 1,2|GUIDEPOST 1]], 1,636 m from Puerto Navarino. A beautiful peninsula is detached in this sector over Beagle Channel.<br>  Liwaia is a beautiful and cozy place, but not fit for camping. The rivulet is dry in the summer and the terrain is not protected from winds. Leaving the peninsula, to the right, and longitudinally crossing the clear plain, follow to the second beach located to the west. Turn here and go up to the left and enter again to the thicket to follow the coast.<br>  It is common to find cow and pork cattle. Although they barely perceive human presence, you better not surprise them and make noise to announce your presence and give them time to run away. Females with offspring may be aggressive. In this extreme case, there is only one solution: running to the closest tree or rock.<br>  From [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2 / Guidepost 1,2|GUIDEPOST 1]], keep going by the pastureland to the west until starting a soft decline to a beach. To the left (south), there is a stake indicating one of the many trails that get into the thicket sector. Follow the trail marked by animals and do not get away from the coast. 40 minutes later, you will fond the remains of an old fence made of trunks that ends in the sea. 60 metros before reaching the sea, you will find [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2 / Guidepost 1,2|GUIDEPOST 2]], a stake attached to the fence that indicates the end of the thicket and the entry to the forest. From here, follow the stakes that mark a zigzag route until arriving to a high forest.<br>  The trail no longer borders the Beagle coast and changes the direction to follow Murray channel coast in a north-south axis. As it gets closer to Murray channel, you can see the highest forest of Cinnamon trees and Coigües. You can observe evident impact of wind in their growth.<br>  After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2 / Guidepost 1,2|GUIDEPOST 2]], keep going by the line of stakes that zigzags among small forests before getting into their luxuriant growth. From the vegetational point of view, this is a very attractive segment for its individuals of Notros, Lengas, Cinnamon trees, a shrub-like stratum of high development with representation of Calafates, Sarsaparillas, Michay and Species of Myrtle.<br>  Openings and forests go one after the other until a brief descent to a beach covered by pasturelands and shelly deposits, at the height of a tiny woody that protrudes to Murray channel. Follow the pastureland to the south and after a brief passage by the forest, to a place known as Puerto de Hambre: [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 3,4 / Guidepost 3,4|GUIDEPOST 3]]. This is a gorgeous place to camp, although water is scarce in the summer.<br>  Few meters away from the remains of a yard, there is a small water jet. Be patient to fill up a container. There is a lagoon 100 m inland, in a clear plain in the middle of the forest, but water is stagnant and turbid in the summer. Therefore, it has to be boiled before consumption. The closest and safest place to obtain water is Puerto Isorna, after a 50 minute walk.<br>  From [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 3,4 / Guidepost 3,4|GUIDEPOST 3]], go to a mark located in the other end of the small pastureland to get in the forest. After several ups and downs, alternating forests and beaches, even a stony sector where attention must be paid so as not to fall down, you will arrive to a huge plain of grass on the shores of the sea. This is Puerto Isorna. The start is [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 3,4 / Guidepost 3,4|GUIDEPOST 4]], a beautiful beach and a great place to camp, although it lacks of trees protecting from the rain. We recommend you to install the camp near the MILESTONE, on the brink of the forest, in the sector of the bonfire. The river that flows into the sea, to the south of the MILESTONE, will provide abundant water. To enjoy charms of Murray channel coast, when you walk by the surroundings, you will see spectacular views of the channel. A splendid mirador is located at one hour from Puerto Isorna in the following position of coordinates UTM 542962 E and 3908925 N.<br>  ===Second segment=== '''PUERTO ISORNA - PUERTO INÚTIL''' *Distance: 9,9 km.<br>*Walking Time: 5 hr, 45 min<br>*Dificulty: Medium <span style="color:red">Walk by a trail covered with thickets and forests, following the coast by a narrow passage between the shore of the sea and the steep hill. A dense forest comprising Lengas, Coigües, Calafates, Notros and Cinnamon trees, reaches a significant development. Observation of guanacos. For all public. Medium difficulty level. Interesting ancestral shelly deposits. Proper for camping sites. [[File:wulaia-d2a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-d2b.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-d2c.jpg|thumb|right]] Description of the Section: After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 3,4 / Guidepost 3,4|GUIDEPOST 4]], cross the entire extension of the pastureland and wade through the river near its outlet into the sea. When you find the lowest water depth (in case of high tide, surround the hill to the inland and cross the river in the forest). At the opposite shore, climb some meters straight before turning to the left (east), turning your back to the sea.<br>  After a short climbing, you will find a woody plain obstructed by the works made by the beavers. Turn to the left (north) and cross the river again in the opposite direction than in the previous crossing. After 60 m, turn to the right (east) and cross this semi- swampy plain always looking at the marks located in the opposite shore that indicate the arrival. Turn to the left (north) and follow the marks that indicate a new change of direction to the right (east), attacking the high gradient.<br>  The path is characterized by a steep gradient in a quite dense forest. Pay attention to the marks so as not to miss the path. In spite of the zigzag-shaped nature of this long climbing, general direction is to the east. You may get out sometimes to reach a peak and enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the Murray channel, Sampaio mounts, and part of the Beagle Channel.<br>  After two hours of an exhausting climbing, you will be happy to arrive to a forest free plain: here, you will find [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6 ,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 5]], hanging from a tree, near a clearing, indicating proximity to a great camping site, in the shores of Represa lagoon.<br>  To get there, you have to climb by a small woody hill to the right (south), and from its opposite hillside, you will see an important beaver's dam indicating the end of Represa lagoon. The camping site is located at the entry of the forest, few meters to the right (south) of the dam. To get there, border the plain that is opened at the other side of the hill or walk by the dam (depending on river conditions) to the forest .A bonfire will confirm you that you have arrived to the camp.<br>  After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 5]], the route still has a zigzag shape through a dense forest. Therefore, pay attention to the continuity of the intense marking characterizing the sector. You will finally arrive to the last segment of a long climbing and you will start going down to Laguna del Medio, that have to be surrounded by the right side (south), without getting close to the shore. Before reaching its south-east end, you will encounter [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 6]].<br>  This MILESTONE, painted on a tree, is located few meters from Laguna del Medio shore. It is the only place where the circuit reaches the bank of the lagoon and is also an alternative to camp, although the land is often wet.<br>  After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 6]], keep going by the south hillside of the valley that goes down to Puerto Inútil. Pay attention so as not to miss the track. South-east direction before changing again the course to the east during the last 30 minutes of walk. After having walked for 2:30 hours, youwill get to the shore of a river, 50 m away from its outlet into the sea. [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 7]] is on a highlighted tree, indicating arrival to the coast by a deep sea arm called Puerto Inútil. This is the only camping site in the sector. Do not cross the river in [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 7]], turn to the right, getting close to the beach, where you will quickly arrive to a sector covered with grass that contrasts to the forest. At the upper part of the pastureland, in the middle of shelly deposits, there are a number of sites where you can install your tent. There are small sites near the forest, but the land is usually saturated with water.<br>  ===Third segment===  '''PUERTO INÚTIL-CALETA JOSÉ''' *Distance: 4,9 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hr, 15 min.<br>*Dificulty: Medium <span style="color:red">Walk by trail and land made up by pasturelands, forests, and peat mosses. For all public. Medium difficulty level. [[File:wulaia-d3a.jpg|thumb|right]] After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 5,6,7 / Guidepost 5,6,7|GUIDEPOST 7]], turn to the right and cross the river. This is the toughest section of the segment. Keep walking by the coast of Puerto Inútil to Caleta José ([[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 8 / Guidepost 8|GUIDEPOST 8]]). The route becomes rough with steep slopes and a lot of turns intended to avoid the most difficult parts formed by streams flowing into the sea. Pay attention to marks so as not to miss the trail. Warning: slippery floor when too humid or wet. Once you get closer to Caleta José ([[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 8 / Guidepost 8|GUIDEPOST 8]]), terrain becomes easier, a more open forest and a better trail. This MILESTONE is located at the beginning of the clear plain and indicated the beach of Caleta José.<br>  The last groups of guanacos may be found in these segments. You may observe them, if you are lucky. There are beavers across the island, as well as typical avifauna from Tierra del Fuego.<br>  ===Fourth segment===  '''CALETA JOSÉ-WULAIA''' *Distance: 6,5 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hr, 15 min.<br> <span style="color:red">A trail that travels to the South through Lenga and Coigue forests, passing by some beaches where shelly deposits are abundant. Proper for camping sites. [[File:wulaia-d4a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-d4b.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-d4c.jpg|thumb|right]] This south direction segment starts in [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 8 / Guidepost 8|GUIDEPOST 8]] and surrounds a magnificent coast most of the time. After leaving the camp, climb the hill to the right and follow the marks and stakes that will guide you through a small thicket of mata negra. A trail may be observed in the floor, which has to be followed to Wulaia, always bordering the coast. One hour away from Caleta José - [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 8 / Guidepost 8|GUIDEPOST 8]] - you will find Micalvi river, as well as [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 9,10 / Guidepost 9,10|GUIDEPOST 9]], in its north shore, which has to be crossed carefully. If the river is too swift, and crossing becomes extremely difficult, we recommend you the foot or peak of the stream following animal trails that mark a safer ford. From the sea, you can admire the beautiful cascade that rises a few meters down the circuit.<br>  Following the coast to the south, the trail keeps going through a mixed forest of Lengas and Coigües, passing from time to time by beaches full of shelly deposits. Once you are getting closer to Wulaia, the forest changes to patches planted with new shoots with areas of pastureland or thicket. This is the clearing work trail that made the first settlers who stayed at Wulaia, late the XIXth century, and who fired the forests to allow the growth of shepherding prairies.<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 9,10 / Guidepost 9,10|GUIDEPOST 10]], on a rock, will indicate that you have arrived to Wulaia. After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 9,10 / Guidepost 9,10|GUIDEPOST 10]], cross Matanza river, at the outlet to the sea, and you will find thus the great plain of Wulaia, with a majestic view to the building of the old navy radio station.<br>  This is the most emblematic site in relation to old and recent history of Tierra del Fuego. Made of bricks, until a few years ago, it was the only construction built in solid material to the south of the Beagle Channel. Following its abandonment, all what was contained inside was disassembled and robbed. It is today a huge and pitiful empty skeleton that fights against weather inclemency. Heritage value of this building is incalculable and the tremendous effort implied by its construction has not been the object of much research or documentation.<br>  The big grassy plain is perfect for camping everywhere. The only protection from wind is provided by the house. We recommend you to camp next to the house, but it is possible to stay at the grandiose abandoned building of the former naval radio station. South side door is opened. Go to the next door using north side stairs, and the first room to the left may receive travelers with some comfort: a table, chairs, and a metallic drum which may be used as a stove-heater. The building does not have rest rooms and water must be taken from the river. Before you leave, provide some firewood for the next visitors.<br>  ==Track 2=='''PUERTO LUM - WULAIA'''  ===Route description===  This circuit connects the shore of Beagle Channel and the north coast of Navarino Island, with Wulaia. It is 18.3 km long and requires 8 hr of continuous walk. It corresponds to the old trail to get to Wulaia and its relief is a long 6 hour rise from Lum to Mladineo passage (650 masl), and then, a 2 hour way down to Wulaia.<br>  Taking land configuration into consideration, the few good camping sites and walk times, we recommend you to travel this circuit in one day and a half. This circuit has two segments.<br>  The first segment lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 m and goes through large extensions of thickets and beautiful forests, where you will often find beaver's dams. You may enjoy gorgeous views of the Beagle Channel and Ushuaia.<br>  After an invigorating night under the shelter of the upper limit of the forest, starts the 5:15 hour long second segment. High vegetation suddenly disappears making way for high humid steppe almost free of trees. Soil is covered with different varieties of peat mosses blended to rush or gramineous species, or a number of outcrops of rocks, water, rivers or lagoons.<br>  Those who know how to observe and decipher nature will be amazed by the vigor of animal and vegetable life of the sector.<br>  In the highest part of the last segment, Mladineo passage crossing is incorrectly called “Andean desert”, where mineral is omnipresent. However, there are some discrete and fascinating manifestations of vegetation.<br>  From here, you will observe majestic views of the south-west of Navarino Island, Ponsonby gulf and mysterious Hoste island.<br>  In the last hour of walk, a high and very dense forest appears again as suddenly as it had disappeared at the beginning of the segment. When the route gets closer to the sea level, pasturelands and younger trees (patches planted with new shots) appear more frequently, remains of intentional burning at the end of the XIXth century, when sheep breeding was implemented in Wulaia to prepare prairies.<br>  Finally, Wulaia, the beautiful bay of the Yamanas, a place full of history and connected with the paths to the peak of King Scott mount or to Puerto Navarino through the enchanted shores of the west, both described in this topoguide.<br>  The level of general difficulty of this circuit is qualified as moderately difficult. Difficulties come from adverse weather conditions, the poor visibility of the second segment or its extension where there is no natural sheltered place.<br>  It is important to state that between [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] and 14, the land is apt for camping, the rest is saturated with water and there is no shelter against wind or rain. In consequence, the only appropriate site for camping is at [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]].<br>  Finally, walkers who want to run this circuit in the opposite way of the description from Wulaia to Lum should consider that the relief configuration favors it: the climb from Wulaia to the Mladineo path has a duration of 2.30 hours and the descent to Lum will only take 4.30 hours. The total walking is 7 hours allowing to execute the road in only one day. Otherwise, count 4.45 hours from Wulaia to the [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] (a site to camp in the forest) and 2.15 hours to Lum.<br>  ===First Segment=== '''PUENTE LUM-CAMPAMENTO''' *Distance: 6,6 km.<br>*Walking Time: 2 hr, 30 min.<br> <span style="color:red">Walk by an old trail surrounded by forests, thickets, pampas and peat mosses. A one-day tour is recommended. The start is a long way up from Lum ranch, passing by upper valleys of the island. [[File:wulaia-tramo2-d1a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-tramo2-d1c.jpg|thumb|right]] The bridge over Lum river and the neighboring homonymic estancia locate at 35,5 Km at the west from Puerto Williams, which could be reached through the road towards Puerto Navarino with any type of vehicle in less than one hour.<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2,3 / Guidepost 1,2,3|GUIDEPOST 1]] locates at the side of the bridge. A stairs allows to pass above the enclosure. Follow the river edge and do not worry for the dogs which only mark your way. After 150 meters there is a high forest where marks show the start of a well-marked track on the floor. 20 minutes after a rivulet affluent of Lum river crosses the road. [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2,3 / Guidepost 1,2,3|GUIDEPOST 2]] locates at the other side.<br>  This rivulet of crystalline water is the last of this type until [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] (2 hours more). In the rest of the section there are lots of rivers or rivulets, but with very turbid water (as a consequence of beavers and the peat). After [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2,3 / Guidepost 1,2,3|GUIDEPOST 2]] take a look at the marks that zigzag in the forest until seeing [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 1,2,3 / Guidepost 1,2,3|GUIDEPOST 3]] on a tree marking the provisional finish of the forest and the entrance to a large underbush of Mata Negra and Calafate of one-meter height by reaching the next MILESTONE.<br>  A very well-marked track follows the course of the Lum river, which runs to the right (west). A large isolated forest area shows the angle formed by the river to the right. Follow this direction to the posts signaling [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 4]].<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 4]] shows a drastic change of direction and the abandonment of the track. In spite the fact the track goes straight, it is necessary to turn to the left (south), following the prominent posts from the underbush. Spines of Calafate and the absence of a marked track difficult the path, but it is a short section.<br>  Soon a small rocky hillock is visible, surrounde it by the right and follow the little valley before take direction to the right, so as to reach a large high forest area that is distinguished by its trees with black dead truncks conforming the tiny lagoon of beavers that you will find soon and which should be surrounded by the left following the marks.<br>  After this large forest area you go through a short clear section before penetrating a large forest. [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 5]] locates at the entrance on a tree. 20 minutes have elapsed from the previous MILESTONE.<br>  Between [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 5]] and [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|6]], pay special attention to marks. The road zigzags through the forest with no marked track on the floor with general direction to the south and mostly in ascention. After one hour of walking, numerous rivulets and beaver’s habitat sectors are crossed to finally find [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] on a tree.<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] states the only site apt for camping at about one hundred meter from the final exit of the forest. It is important to consider that from [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] to Wulaia (at 11.5 Km or 5.30 hrs. after walking) the land is not apprpopriate for camping due to the absence of forest or natural shelter against wind or rain. In addition, the soil is saturated with water or rocks.<br>  The good visibility is essential to guide on the wide valley that follows to the Mladineo path. Evaluate the possibility to continue the tour or spend the night and continue the day after.<br>  ===Second segment===  '''CAMPAMENTO-WULAIA''' *Distance: 11,5 km.<br>*Walking Time: 5 hr, 15 min.<br> <span style="color:red">Walk by a forest-free geographic scenario, following the trail of Matanza valley. Lack of natural protection. Passing by the bottom of Vrsalovic hill, panoramic view of Ponsonby Gulf, Pacha and Mascart islands, Tortuga mount, and King Scott mount. [[File:wulaia-tramo2-d2a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-tramo2-d2b.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-tramo2-d2c.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-tramo2-d2d.jpg|thumb|right]] This section begins in [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 4,5,6 / Guidepost 4,5,6|GUIDEPOST 6]] from where you should follow some hundred of metersuntil suddenly exit the forest. Postsmark the south, a climb allows toreach a plain where you shouldsurround a lagoon and then left it atthe left side (east). Soon, a secondlagoon at the right hand (west), whereMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 7 ]] locates at the edgeon a small hillock on a MILESTONEof stone.<br>  Pay attention because at 150 mto the southeast from MILESTONE[[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 7]], on an islet forming a perfectconical hillock a highlighted postarises which is noticed at a distance.It is a sign that enables to locateMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 7]]. The walker shouldcontinue (south direction) throughthe posts with the same marks thathave been followed until this point.<br>  After MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 7 ]] follow theposts to the south before turning tothe right and then to the left. In 15minutes you will get to a stoneMILESTONE conformingMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 8]]. From here, the landguide steps to MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11]]. It isa path through a wide valley lackingof high vegetation and full of smalllagoons, streams and beavers’lagoons. From MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 8]], anextended sight can be appreciatedto the south. If an imaginary line istraced in that direction threeprominent elements can be observed:<br> 1. At the left side (east), a solitarymount ending in a hillock, thelowest of the three hillocksconforming the peak: It isVrsalovic mount, which should besurrounded by the right.MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 9]] locates at the footthereof.<br>  2. At the south, to the west end ofthe Vrsalovic mount, the horizoncloses with a line of undulatorypeaks, a mountain chain from eastto west. In the middle, Mladineopath is observed, MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11]] locates there.<br>  3. In the lower half to the Mladineopath, a simple view with good light,a huge black and square rock isnoticed at 200 m to the right (west).There is MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 10]], wheremarks take their habitual frequencyagain.<br>  With direction to the feet ofVrsalovic mount you will leaveMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8 ,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 8]] with direction to thesouth and you will be guided by theinstinct to find the best crossingsbetween rivulets or water bodies thatare all over the place. In the middleof the road, between MILESTONE[[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8 ,9 / Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 8]] and the feet of Vrsalovic mount, astone MILESTONE on the peak ofa small hillock shows the positionof MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 7,8,9/ Guidepost 7,8,9|GUIDEPOST 9]]. If you havefollowed the imaginary line, thenthis MILESTONE should be at theleft of the walker.<br>  Move forward between watersand rocky hillocks, you will reachto the surroundings of Vrsalovicmount, where there is a pretty largelagoon which should be surroundedby the right to find a three meterpost showing MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 10]].<br> MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10 ,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 10]] shows a pointto the west of the lagoon located atthe foot of Vrsalovic mount, fromhere the previously mentioned blackrock is clearly noticed. At a shortdistance to the right (west) there isa smaller rock on which you couldeven distinguish the white colorconforming the background of theMILESTONE mark. Take the climbstrongly inclined to reach 40 minuteslater to MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11]].<br> MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11 ]] shows amiddle point on the climb of theMladineo path. Until movingdownwards to the other side of theMladineo path all marks areMILESTONES of stones. BetweenMILESTONES [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11 ]] and [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|12 ]] you couldturn around and enjoy the beautifulsight above the Beagle and Ushuaiachannels. Cheer up from now toWulaia, the road is downwards.<br>  After MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 11]], continueclimbing through stoneMILESTONES during 30 minutesfollowing a south direction untilMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 12 ]] which shows theposition of the Mladineo path andthe end of the climb.<br>  A few meters after the peak ofthe path and MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12/ Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 12]], anabrupt rocky descent opens underwhich you could perfectlydistinguish the stone MILESTONEshowing the following MILESTONEat the beginning of the reappearanceof the vegetal layer.<br>  Before the descent enjoy thewonderful sight: to the south theTortuga mount (836 m.a.s.l.) and itstwo peaks in the form of smashedhillocks state the southwest cornerof the Navarino island; to thesouthwest, a solitary peak near thesea in King Scott mount (590m.a.s.l.), accessible through a paththat commences in Wulaia.Ponsonby bosom opens to the westsurrounded by the mountains ofthe Hoste island. Pacha andMascart islands highlight in thecenter. In the same axle, butinvisible from this point is Wulaiaand the end of the path.<br>  The next 3,3 kilometers of thesection to the last descent in theforest over Wulaia at the foot ofthe path a wide valley opens whichshould follow to the sea, namelyto the west, keeping the left side(south) of the valley.<br>  From MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 12 ]] followthe marks with south directionbeing careful with the loose rocksof this abrupt descent. 30 minutesof walking through the vegetationof diverse mosses is a stoneMILESTONE showingMILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 13,14,15 / Guidepost 13,14,15|GUIDEPOST 13]]. The feet of theVrsalovic path on its south hillsideand a change of direction to the(southwest), where the descent ofthe valley begins until entering theforest.<br>  From MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 13,14,15 / Guidepost 13,14,15|GUIDEPOST 13]], aseries of stone MILESTONES willguide your steps until crossing theriver. Then, although there are nomarks during half an hour, keepthe same direction between tinyareas of forest to the left (south)and the river which has just fordedat your right (north). Afterwards,high posts appear showing the roaduntil a descent, here a short forestsection crosses followed by thecrossing of the Matanza river. Ata few meters after fording the river,MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 13,14 ,15 / Guidepost 13,14,15|GUIDEPOST 14]] indicates theentrance to a forest and thebeginning of the last section of thispath, which develops inside theforest and with a strong slopedownwards. Follow the marks fornot losing the track. One hour ofwalking and you will be at the exitof the forest. MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 13,14,15 / Guidepost 13,14,15|GUIDEPOST 15]] locates over a door gate forlivestock, 200 m through thepastureland having at sight the oldformer radio station from Wulaia.<br>

'''WULAIA-MONTE KING SCOTT'''*Distance: 9,3 km.<br>*Walking Time: 3 hr, 30 min.<br> <span style="color:red">Segment of medium difficulty at the end, where the trail goes by deep cliffs. Ascension to King Scott mount. Spectacular panoramic view of sites where guanacos have lived from ancestral times and can still be seen today. [[File:wulaia-tramo-alt-a.jpg|thumb|right]][[File:wulaia-tramo-alt-c.jpg|thumb|right]]  ===Route description===  As an extension of the PuertoNavarino Wulaia circuit, this brief section transits through one of the most marvelous beauties from Tierra del Fuego awaking the curiosity of walkers who arrive to Navarino island. You will reach the peak of the King Scott mount, a well-known MILESTONE of the trekking that is acceded in one day to enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views on the south of the Tierra del Fuego’s archipelago.<br>  Its length is 9.3 Km, 3.30 hours with a difficult level qualified as“ moderately difficult” due to the climb to the peak from the southeast, being an ascension easier than the vertiginous walls observed from Wulaia. The marking is equal than the one used in Puerto Navarino-Wulaia (a double red line on a rectangular white or red background) and the numbering follows the correlative order.<br>  From the peak of the King Scott mount, you will have the opportunity to observe and discover, the geographybeyond the Murray channel. The vision embraces an extension of 120Km from north to south and 90 Km from west to east. The tour includesbeaches, beautiful coastal, interior and height forests, large peat mossesand beavers’ habitat sectors.<br>  ===First Segment=== The tour begins at the former radio station from Wulaia ([[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 10,11,12 / Guidepost 10,11,12|GUIDEPOST 10]]). Then you will cross a pastureland where you will notice a number of large areas of shells used by the old Yámanas inhabitants as a shelter for winter time. At the other end, a clear track is distinguished that climbs the hillside of a hillock. Follow this track and surround the coast during 45 minutes until [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 11 / Guidepost 11|GUIDEPOST 11]] located on a tree at a few meters after a small river.<br>  The section between [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 11 / Guidepost 11|GUIDEPOST 11]] and 12 (1.20 hours of walking for 6 Km on an uneven surface of 340 m) allows to arrive to a higher plain surrounding the east of King Scott mount. It is not a constant slope, it appears in the form of steps. The climb towards the beginning of the peak is strong, but short: 160 m of unleveled surface in 500 m (30 min. of walking). The last 10 min. at the rocky part of the peak require precaution for the precipice that opens at the west side (there is enough distance to keep far from the precipice).<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 11 / Guidepost 11|GUIDEPOST 11]] indicates a change of direction to the east and the start of the ascension to the feet of King Scott mount. You will pass through small forests of Coigües and Lengas, which will later lead to Mata Negra, Calafate, Chaura and some isolated species of Notros and firewoods.<br>  Follow the marks that cross a sector of forest which slowly becomes more clear until leaving vast pasturelands where Bulrush and Frutilla del Diablo develop in the areas of highest humidity. After following a hillside through a well-marked track, enter the forest again and follow with attention the marks showing a soon change of direction to the right (south), facing in certain sections very inclined slopes. The alternation of forests and peat mosses conclude in a wooded hillock which suddenly offers a clear sight of the large upper plain at the east of the King Scott mount.<br>  [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 12,13,14 / Guidepost 12,13,14|GUIDEPOST 12]] locates on a tree at the edge of the forest showing the exit and the start of the plain before the ascension of the mount. King Scott mount elevates to the right. Its proximity is real, but a deep stream and a sector of lagoons, invisible from there, do not allow to reach it in straight line.<br>  The forest of the hillock before [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 12,13,14 / Guidepost 12,13,14|GUIDEPOST 12]] offers a good place for camping with a rivulet at 100 m. Immediately after [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 12,13,14 / Guidepost 12,13,14|GUIDEPOST 12]] follow the series of posts crossing the peat, which turn to the left. Do not enter forest sectors.<br>  Pay attention to the posts showing the road, especially in the middle of the section dominated by bulrushes.<br>  The start of the valley that justifies this long detour to the left is at the right.<br>

===Route description===<br>As By getting closer to King Scott mount, there is an extension opening of the PuertoNavarino – Wulaia circuit, this briefsection transits through one of themost marvelous beauties from Tierradel Fuego awaking the curiosity ofwalkers who arrive a plain with lagoons and a spreading forest particularly damaged by beavers and forcing to Navarino islandzigzag between these obstacles.You will reach should identify the peak of the KingScott mount, a well-knownMILESTONE of the trekking that isacceded in one day marks leading to enjoy the mostbeautiful panoramic views on thesouth edges of the Tierra del Fuego’sarchipelago.Its length is 9.3 Kmforest ([[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 12, 3.30 hourswith a difficult level qualified as“moderately difficult” due to the climbto the peak from the southeast13,14 / Guidepost 12,13, beingan ascension easier than thevertiginous walls observed fromWulaia. The marking is equal than theone used in Puerto Navarino-Wulaia(a double red line on a rectangularwhite or red background14|GUIDEPOST 13]]) and thenumbering follows , which covers the correlativeorder.From last slope towards the peak of the King Scottmount, you will have the opportunityto observe and discover, the geographybeyond the Murray channel. Thevision embraces an extension of 120Km from north to south and 90 Kmfrom west to east. The tour includesbeaches, beautiful coastal, interiorand height forests, large peat mossesand beavers’ habitat sectorsScott mount.<br>

The tour begins at the formerradio station from Wulaia(MILESTONE 10). Then you willcross a pastureland where you willnotice a number of large areas ofshells used by the old Yámanasinhabitants as a shelter for wintertime. At the other end, a clear trackis distinguished that climbs the hillsideof a hillock. Follow this track andsurround the coast during 45 minutesuntil MILESTONE 11 located on atree at a few meters after a smallriver.The section betweenMILESTONE 11 and 12 (1.20 hoursof walking for 6 Km on an unevensurface of 340 m) allows to arrive toa higher plain surrounding the eastof King Scott mount. It is not aconstant slope, it appears in the formof steps. The climb towards thebeginning of the peak is strong, butshort: 160 m of unleveled surface in500 m (30 min. of walking). The last10 min. at the rocky part of the peakrequire precaution for the precipicethat opens at the west side (there isenough distance to keep far from theprecipice).MILESTONE 11 indicates achange of direction to the east andthe start of the ascension to the feetof King Scott mount. You will passthrough small forests of Coigües andLengas, which will later lead to MataNegra, Calafate, Chaura and someisolated species of Notros andfirewoods.Follow the marks that cross asector of forest which slowly becomesmore clear until leaving vastpasturelands where Bulrush andFrutilla del Diablo develop in the areasof highest humidity. After following ahillside through a well-marked track,enter the forest again and follow withattention the marks showing a soonchange of direction to the right (south),facing in certain sections very inclinedslopes. The alternation of forests andpeat mosses conclude in a woodedhillock which suddenly offers a clearsight of the large upper plain at theeast of the King Scott mount.MILESTONE 12 locates on a treeat the edge of the forest showing theexit and the start of the plain beforethe ascension of the mount. King Scottmount elevates to the right. Itsproximity is real, but a deep streamand a sector of lagoons, invisible fromthere, do not allow to reach it instraight line.The forest of the hillock beforeMILESTONE 12 offers a good placefor camping with a rivulet at 100 m.Immediately after MILESTONE 12follow the series of posts crossing thepeat, which turn to the left. Do notenter forest sectors.Pay attention to the posts showingthe road, especially in the middle ofthe section dominated by bulrushes.The start of the valley that justifiesthis long detour to the left is at theright.By getting closer to King Scottmount, there is an opening of a plainwith lagoons and a spreading forestparticularly damaged by beavers andforcing to zigzag between theseobstacles. You should identify themarks leading to edges of the forest(MILESTONE 13), which covers thelast slope towards the peak of theKing Scott mount.This MILESTONE 13 on the edgeof the forest indicates the start of thefinal ascension to the peak that ismoderately difficult and depends onsoil humidity. Enter the forest and Ietyou guide by a particularly densemarking through a very inclined slope.In the event the soil is saturatedwith water, most abrupt sections arevery slippery and could cause seriousrisks of fall.Upon exiting the forest followthe tracks of the guanacos in themiddle of rocks to the right. A stoneMILESTONE shows the highest partof the peak of the King Scott mount(MILESTONE [[Hitos Wulaia#Hito 12,13,14 / Guidepost 12,13,14|GUIDEPOST 14]]). Wind gusts couldbe very violent here. You should coveryour personal items (cap, gloves, evencameras, etc.) King Scott mount is afortress protected almost all along itsperimeter by vertiginous precipicesor deep streams.If you have reached the peak ofthe King Scott mount¡Congratulations! Now, enjoy thesight:- To the north and downwards Wulaia(the former radio station is in themiddle of the pastureland).- Following the coast to the north ofWulaia, the narrow entrance ofPuerto Inútil.- To the north of Puerto Inútil, a smallpart of the Beagle channel and atthe northern coast Ushuaia. Thehills behind Ushuaia are Martialmounts. Olivia mount is sharp andthe most elevated at the right ofUshuaia (1476 masl)- To the left of Puerto Inútil, thehighlighted Button island and at theeast 14 de Julio bay.- Immediately to the left of the Buttonisland the Murray channel thatseparates Navarino (to the east)island with Hoste island (to the west)is clearly observed.- Dumas peninsula starts from theHoste island to the left of the Murraychannel. On its south top, the closestto the King Scott mount you couldsee with binoculars a house at a fewmeters from the sea: It is Tasuani, anold estancia currently abandoned.- At the west you will see the openingof the Ponsonby deep bosom whichseparates Dumas (at the north) andPasteur (at the south) peninsulas fromHoste island. In the middle and atthe beginning you will observe firstthe Pacha island and a bit more tothe right the Mascart island.- The long Milne Edwards islandlocates in front of the snowy peaks ofthe Pasteur peninsula.- The most distant line of land that isnoticed to the south and that hascontinuity with the Pasteur peninsulais the Hardy peninsula of the Hosteisland. Its location more to the southis called False Cape Horn.- Always to the south over the Navarinoisland the Tortuga mount highlightswith 836 m of height.- To the left, towards the horizon, youcould distinguish a thin line of landvery far behind: It is the north of thearchipelago of the Wollaston islands.Its last island to the south invisiblefrom here is the mythical Cape Horn.- To the left, returning to the Navarinoisland a mountain chain isdistinguished with north-south axle:They are the Codrington mounts.- Short far away you could observe thesharp chain of Dientes de Navarino,at the back of Puerto Williams.- Near Wulaia you could distinguishthe Mladineo path and the descentof the Lum-Wulaia path on Wulaia.The peak is totally exposed to thegusts that could be very violent; youshould take that for granted and takeall precautions.To return to Wulaia you shouldtake the same road. The start of thedescent is in the forest to MILESTONE13, try not to slide. From the peak ofthe King Scott mount to Wulaia consider2.45 hours of walking.<br>

==Recommendations==<br>'''Basic:'''•*Try To return to do a tour in companyand well informed.•*Consider the duration ofsections so Wulaia you are notcaught by night.•*Take into consideration should take thechanging weather conditionssame road.*Move only through The start of the marketroad. Do not go far from track.*Do not leave wastes descent is in thenatureforest to MILESTONE 13, bring it back with you.*Camp only in appropriateplaces and do try not leavetraces.• Avoid fires, if there is no otherchoice extinguish fire withabundant water.•*Do not hunt or disturb theexisting native fauna.•*Notify Carabineros of Chilewhen you leave and return.'''It is necessary to bring :'''•*Thermal warm clothes andwindbreakerslide.*First aid kit.*Provisions for at least acouple of days for possiblecontingencies.*Map of From the path and elementsfor orientation.•*UV glasses and sun protectorcream.'''Information required:'''•*Weather conditions for abetter planning peak of the tourKing Scott mount to Wulaia consider 2.•*Condition 45 hours of roads and tracksconforming the road inCarabineros of PuertoWilliams, and also about theflow conditions of the mainwater courses crossing theroadwalking.

{{Topoguide|}}<br>==Expected timeRecommendations=='''Basic:''' •*Try to do a tour in company and well informed. •*Consider the duration of sections so you are not caught by night.*Take into consideration the changing weather conditions. *Move only through the market road. Do not go far from track. *Do not leave wastes in the nature, bring it back with you. *Camp only in appropriate places and do not leave traces. • Avoid fires, if there is no other choice extinguish fire with abundant water. •*Do not hunt or disturb the existing native fauna. •*Notify Carabineros of Chile when you leave and return.<br>==Route in Google Earth=='''It is necessary to bring :''' •*Thermal warm clothes and windbreaker. *First aid kit. *Provisions for at least a couple of days for possible contingencies. *Map of the path and elements for orientation. •*UV glasses and sun protector cream. <br>'''Information required:''' •*Weather conditions for a better planning of the tour. •*Condition of roads and tracks conforming the road in Carabineros of Puerto Williams, and also about the flow conditions of the main water courses crossing the road.

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