Next Trek: Saturday, May 7
DESTINATION: The Quebrada de Macul is located in the district of Peñalolén. Our trek will begin in the medialuna sector, next to the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez. The ravine extends from there to the base of Cerro San Ramón, and throughout its entire length it is fed by a beautiful crystal-clear stream whose waters run year-round. At the start we will find a eucalyptus forest and some introduced plant species, but before long we will reach the native forest, where litres, peumos, bollenes, quillayes, and others are abundant. Birds are also plentiful: turcas, thrushes, chucaos, hummingbirds, and some raptors.
THE GOAL: Our goal will be to reach a place called CASA PIEDRA — a natural refuge for indigenous peoples, muleteers, and mountaineers. It consists of an enormous rock that forms a cave with a terrace offering a beautiful view and commanding the entrance of everyone arriving at the location.
DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM ascent difficulty. Gentle trail that, as it goes deeper into the mountains, steepens over loose rock and demands significant leg effort and careful footwork to ensure good grip.
MEETING POINT: ROTONDA GRECIA at the Santa Isabel supermarket.
MEETING TIME: Punctually at 8:00 am. This time we will wait only 5 minutes. It is extremely important to depart on time as we must return before dark.
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: Walk begins: 8:30 am Casa Piedra: 1:30 pm Lunch: 1:30 pm Return: 3:00 pm Arrival: 7:00 pm
FOOD: 2 sandwiches 2 pieces of fruit Trail mix (peanuts, raisins, crackers, sweets, etc.) 1 liter of water (we will find spring water along the way)
EQUIPMENT: Shoes with good grip Trekking poles Comfortable clothing Sweatshirt Windbreaker or light jacket Gloves Sunglasses Spare shirt Sunscreen Small flashlight
With all the energy needed to defend our forests. With all the love for our nature — heritage of those who are here and of those who will come.
We look forward to seeing you!
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