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Punta de Vacas Trail - Casa de Piedra Section

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“A slow rise to a meeting of three valleys. ”

Russell Hobart
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9.7

Miles

15.6

KM

Point to Point

10,677' 3,254 m

High

9,418' 2,870 m

Low

1,272' 388 m

Up

23' 7 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Commonly Backpacked · Geological Significance · River/Creek · Views

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If you are acclimatized this section is a stroll. From the Punta de Vacas Trail - Pampa de Leñas Section continue up the valley. Slog along at a steady pace up the Rio de Las Vacas. Finally you arrive at the Casa de Piedra where you get your first huge view of Aconcagua.

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Land Manager: Parque Provincial Aconcagua

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Refugio Pampa de Lenas
Jul 18, 2019 near Las Heras, AR
Up the valley toward Aconcagua.
Jul 20, 2019 near Las Heras, AR

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