El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde
A low-to-moderate difficulty trail crossing streams and cloud forest to Pozo Verde lagoon. The first 3 km are accessible by vehicle; the remaining 9 km are on foot. A full-day route through the Yungas rainforest.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 11.4 km
- Duration: 6–8 hours
- Elevation gain: 442 m
- Max altitude: 1340 m
- Best season: Apr – Nov
- Trailhead: Centro Operativo El Rey (Santa Elena, Salta)
- Park / area: Parque Nacional El Rey, Salta
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde trek take?
El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde takes 6–8 hours to complete, covering 11.4 km with 442 m of elevation gain, rated moderate.
Is El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde suitable for beginners?
El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde is rated moderate: it needs basic fitness and some prior mountain experience, but it isn’t technical.
Do I need a permit to hike El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde?
No, El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde doesn’t require an advance permit.
When is the best time to hike El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde?
The recommended season is Apr – Nov. Sliabh’s map shows current daylight hours and a live weather/solar panel for the exact trailhead.
Where does the El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde trailhead start?
The trailhead is at Centro Operativo El Rey (Santa Elena, Salta), in Parque Nacional El Rey, Salta province. Sliabh’s 3D map and downloadable GPX track show the exact starting point.
Can I download an offline map or GPX track for El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde?
Yes — Sliabh provides a downloadable GPX track and an offline 3D map for El Rey — Sendero Pozo Verde, so it works with no signal on the trail.
El Rey National Park · Hiking in the North (Salta & Jujuy)