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==Recent Alerts and Suggestions==
In Nov & Dec the start of the route is likely to be partially flooded & rivers may be too high. Best to wait until January.
==Season Section Log==
* 15 Nov 2022 RR SOBO Frank
I walked the route in 2 separate sections (total 4 days walking) as follows:
In January I walked the central section: international road to Carrenleufu in 2 days
From Aldea Escolar you are on the Huella Andina (occasional blue & white marks) which follows a gravel road & then a 5KM trail to reach the international highwayroad. The trail was partly flooded (knee deep swampy water) & even the gravel road before the international highway road had some flooded parts so I decided to leave the central section until later in the season. In January I walked from international highway: you are on roads & on the Huella Andina for the first several KM, then diverted to another road to see the Into the Wild bus. After the river crossing I went straight ahead on alternative route (there is a small trail) It led to a puesto with a horse corral. There was no one there & puesto was locked, I camped outside. The puesto is dry, bring water from the river. On the second day, approaching a puesto, the RR leaves the road & goes through fences into the puesto. It's much better to stay on the road which goes around the puesto. RR leads back to the road after going through several fences. Argenchile hospedaje was full but there are a few others in Carrenleufú. They are mostly unmarked so ask around.
In January I walked from international road: you are on roads & on the Huella Andina for the first several KM, then went right onto another road to see the Into the Wild bus. Rejoined RR easily on road after the bus. After the second river crossing I went straight ahead on alternative route (there is a small trail) It led to a puesto with a horse corral. There was no one there & puesto was locked, I camped outside. The puesto is dry, bring water from the river. On the second day, going downhill & approaching a puesto, the RR leaves the road & goes through fences into the puesto. It's much better to stay on the road which goes around the puesto. RR leads back to the road after going through several fences. River crossings easy in January. Argenchile hospedaje was full but there are a few others in Carrenleufú. They are mostly unmarked so ask around. Walked to Chilean border post then hitched to Palena.
* 20 to 24 January 2020 / Linda
Regular Hiking Route Southbound
====Elevation Profile of Regular Hiking Route====
[[File:profile GPT26.PNG|frame|center|Elevation Profile of Regular Hiking Route (2019)]]
====Elevation Profile of Regular Packrafting Route====
[[File:profile GPT26-p.PNG|frame|center|Elevation Profile of Regular Hiking Route (2019)]]
==Section Planning Status==
==Recommended Travel Period==
There are limited resupply, accommodation and transport options in Aldea Escolar at the northern end of the section. Much better options exist in Palena at the southern end. Plus there are other decent possibilities en route in Carrenleufú.
====Shopping: Food====
La Anonima supermarket in Trevelin.
Small shop in Aldea Escolar. Three small shops in Carrenleufu. Several shops in Palena.
====Shopping: Fuel====
You can get camping gas in Trevelin & Esquel. Also in Palena at ferreteria & shop across from post office.
====Shopping: Equipment====
====Services: Restaurants====
