Monterrey, NL: hiking trail routes, tips, and recommended gear
I explore new routes, try out gear, and document my experience to create hiking guides for Monterrey and beyond!
Featured Trails
Salkantay Trek
Cusco Region, Peru
🥾 75 km ⛰️ 3000 m ⏱️ 20 h
🔥 hard
Five days of chaos through the Andes with ridiculous views.
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Pico Sur
Cerro de la Silla, Monterrey, Mexico
🥾 10 km ⛰️ 1310 m ⏱️ 7 h
🔥 hard
Chains, exposure, and stupid good views. This one makes you feel like a main character.
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Pico Perico
Monterrey, Mexico
🥾 11.24 km ⛰️ 1500 m ⏱️ 8 h
🔥 hard
Sketchy climbs, mines, and a ridiculous summit in Cerro de las Mitras.
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El Cielito
Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico
🥾 14 km ⛰️ 448 m ⏱️ 5 h
🟢 easy
Chill rivers, insane valley views, and waterfalls. Criminally underrated.
View trail guideFeatured Trails
Salkantay Trek
Cusco Region, Peru
🥾 75 km ⛰️ 3000 m ⏱️ 20 h
🔥 hard
The coolest experience of my life so far. Five days of chaos through the Andes with ridiculous views.
Pico Sur
Cerro de la Silla, Monterrey, Mexico
🥾 10 km ⛰️ 1310 m ⏱️ 7 h
🔥 hard
Chains, exposure, and stupid good views. This one makes you feel like a main character.
Pico Perico
Monterrey, Mexico
🥾 11.24 km ⛰️ 1500 m ⏱️ 8 h
🔥 hard
One of my favorite peaks in Cerro de las Mitras. Sketchy climbs, mines, and a ridiculous summit.
El Cielito
Santiago, Nuevo León, Mexico
🥾 14 km ⛰️ 448 m ⏱️ 5 h
🟢 easy
Chill rivers, insane valley views, and waterfalls. Criminally underrated day out of Monterrey.
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I started hiking in January 2024 with running shoes and a school backpack. Since then: dozens of routes, new countries, and gear tested until it begs for mercy. I show what works, what fails, and what’s actually worth your money when it comes to hiking.
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