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A moderate 6–7 km day hike into one of Mexico City's largest wooded lungs, ending at Puerta del Cielo (3,550 m). Expect river crossings, a waterfall, a volcanic cave, and a 30 m via ferrata ladder with provided safety gear.
A moderate 6–7 km day hike into one of Mexico City's largest wooded lungs, ending at Puerta del Cielo (3,550 m). Expect river crossings, a waterfall, a volcanic cave, and a 30 m via ferrata ladder with provided safety gear.
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Operated by 19.3 North Degrees · Mexico City, Ciudad de México
You step out where the road narrows and the pine-scented air presses cool against your face. A shallow river—the La Magdalena, still flowing and surprisingly alive—threads the first kilometers, daring you across mossy stones as the trail begins to climb toward 3,550 meters.
moderate.
6 hours.
Moderate cardio and leg strength; comfortable with sustained uphill hiking and brief exposed sections
The itinerary is about 6–7 km round trip with steady uphill sections, a few river crossings, and a 30 m via ferrata ladder; it's rated intermediate/moderate and lasts around 6 hours.
No prior experience is required—guides supply helmet and harness and will belay or clip you in, but you should be comfortable with exposure and some scrambling.
If you have cardiovascular issues, recent spinal problems, or are pregnant, this hike is not recommended; acclimatize first and consult a doctor if you have health concerns.
Tours may be canceled in heavy rain or unsafe conditions; rainy season increases slipperiness and visibility issues, so waterproof gear and flexible planning are advised.
You’ll pass concrete and rusted remains of a hydroelectric plant that operated around the early 1900s, evidence of the valley’s industrial use before its current protected status.
This forest is an important green lung for the Valley of Mexico—stick to trails, pack out all waste, and avoid disturbing riverbanks to protect the living La Magdalena.
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