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Snail trail hike (Section 8) Empalme - Palo Verde

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Trail stats

Distance
4.97 mi
Elevation gain
804 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,742 ft
Max elevation
6,854 ft
TrailRank 
35
Min elevation
5,290 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
2 hours 18 minutes
Time
3 hours 32 minutes
Coordinates
1368
Uploaded
December 30, 2020
Recorded
December 2020
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near Empalme, San José (Republic of Costa Rica)

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Itinerary description

An amazing treat today. A local guide (Jose) and naturalist led our small group for 4 kms through 2 rain forest hikes through private lands. Thick virgin forest with Jose leading the way, hacking a path through the undergrowth. Oaks 2 meters across at the base soaring 40-50 meters into the air with their crowns festooned with vines, moss and bromeliads. An amazing day.

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