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Best located campsite – Shark Head Rock loop from Eje Neovolcánico

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México

Best located campsite – Shark Head Rock loop from Eje Neovolcánico

Hard

30

hikers

Best located campsite – Shark Head Rock loop from Eje Neovolcánico

04:40

10.1km

990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 51 m for 13 m

After 565 m for 245 m

After 9.65 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

109 m

La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the standard route to the top of Ixta. You will be glad to see this place in about twelve hours time but in the meantime …

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2

710 m

Best located campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

3

3.15 km

Cruz de Rosas

Highlight • Monument

4

4.63 km

Refugio Otis McAllister

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Shelter for overnight stays before climbing to the summit of Iztaccíhuatl via Ayoloco.

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5

8.04 km

Shark Head Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

An iconic rock for its shark shape, it is a reference point for the route to the Otis McAllister refuge.

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

606 m

309 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

309 m

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (4,780 m)

Lowest point (3,950 m)

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Thursday 22 October

14°C

4°C

76 %

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