Best located campsite – Shark Head Rock loop from Eje Neovolcánico
Best located campsite – Shark Head Rock loop from Eje Neovolcánico
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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: April 18, 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
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
109 m
La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
710 m
Best located campsite
Highlight • Rest Area
3.15 km
Cruz de Rosas
Highlight • Monument
4.63 km
Refugio Otis McAllister
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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Tip by
8.04 km
Shark Head Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
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Tip by
10.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.03 km
619 m
283 m
118 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
9.65 km
283 m
118 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (4,780 m)
Lowest point (3,950 m)
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