San Pablo Cuatro Venados sits near the  top of the mountain ridge that forms the western wall of the Oaxaca  Valley directly west from Monte Alban. There are tourist cabins there  for visitors who want to spend the night at elevation. We will savor the  view as our bus climbs the winding dirt road to Cuatro Venados, then  enjoy cooler temperatures as we wander through the countryside above the  town. Our “trailhead” is on the plateau above the town and is  approximately 40 kms (25 mile) from Oaxaca city. You might want to pack a  sweater or jacket! Also, there is very little shade, so sunscreen, hats  and/or parasols are recommended. Sack lunch required.  Motion sickness alert!  The ride to and from Cuatro Venados may induce dizzyness.

Time frame: Departure 8:30  8:30 am to 5 pm  /   Distance:  9.5 Km (6 Mi)  /  Highest point:  2762 meters ( 9061 feet)   /  Elevation change: 182 M (600 Ft)  /  Type:  out & back  /  Trail:   dirt road  /  Exposure:  mostly full sun  / Rating:  easy to moderate