About the Hike:  

Today’s outing is a trek through the rolling hill country of the Etla  Valley northwest of Monte Alban. The point of this excursion is to get  away from the hustle and bustle of the state capital and experience the  serene beauty of the farmland that lies just beyond the reach of the  city. The hike runs on country roads and the uphill section  may be a bit challenging for some. We need to climb 682 feet up and over  a ridge of hills, then descend 731 feet into San Felipe in the next  valley to the south. Bring  a sack lunch to eat at the high point on the  trail.

Time frame: Time frame: 8:30 depart from Parque Llano (parking lot across from the park on Dr. Liceaga)  /  2:30  return to Oaxaca. Distance: 5.7 miles. 

Rating: Moderate