Lauren SchustermanExplorer

While there is not a huge elevation gain with this hike, the elevation should not be taken lightly. While not absolutely necessary, it is best if you do several hikes at slightly lower elevations before tackling Cerro Toco. There is nothing technically difficult about this hike, but again, the elevation is challenging and can be dangerous which is something to keep in mind.   The "parking lot" ...

From the parking lot follow the well marked path down to the lagoon.  You will walk slightly uphill for a few minutes and then continue on the fairly flat trail until you reach a view point of the lagoon.  From here you can continue down to the shoreline to get some more up close views. Stay on the marked trails through this area to help with vegetation preservation.  Once on the beach you can ...

Turn off of Park Blvd near Intersection Rock (there will be signs for the turn) and follow the paved road for about a minute. There is a large parking lot with many picnic tables. The trail begins with a slight uphill of around 100 ft and continues through a opening between two large rocks. After this opening the trail comes into a wide valley. This loop can be done in either direction, so ...