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📍 Santiago Moderate
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3 km
Distance
+240 m
Elevation gain
1–2 h
Time
Moderate
Difficulty
A 3 km trail to the northern part of Parque Natural Cantalao, through sclerophyll forest along the old tower road, up to 1,220 m. It has views of Santiago and the Cerro La Cruz valley. Moderate intensity, with 240 m of elevation gain: for those who want a bit more challenge over a short distance. About 2 hours return.
There are dry composting toilets by the park office. The park opens daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; last trail entry at noon. Park entry (online payment): CLP 3,450 adults; CLP 2,300 seniors over 60 and children 2 to 14. No camping, smoking or fires; no pets, drones or inadequate footwear.
Parque Natural Cantalao, Las Palmas 385, Peñalolén. From Av. Álvaro Casanova and Las Palmas, go up Las Palmas to the end of the street, where the Club de Campo Militar gate is (the park entrance). By public transport: buses D02 and D18 to Álvaro Casanova and Las Palmas, then walk up Las Palmas to the military guard post.
📍 Parque Natural Cantalao, Las Palmas 385, Peñalolén
Before you go, check the park status (at the top of this page): the Asociación Parque Cordillera publishes it on its website.
Sclerophyll forest with litre, quillay and peumo trees. Stay on the trail and leave no trash.
User experiences, not official information. Always check the official status before you go.
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