About the Hike: This is a NEW hike for the OLL program this year. The hills to the west of the toll road to Mexico City in the northern end of the Valley of Oaxaca near Huitzo offer wonderful opportunity for hikers and mountain bikers to experience the open countryside. There are miles of interconnecting jeep roads and footpaths to explore. This particular hike can be done as a 5.0 mile out & back or a 5.9 mile loop trek. Be advised there is no shade in the area, so come prepared to spend three hours in the full sun.

Driving Time: 60 minutes (one way)

Type/Difficulty: Countryside / Easy to Moderate

Hike Type: Loop trail

Distance: 9.5 km / 5.9 mi

Starting elevation: 5555 feet/ 1693 meters

Elevation Change: +896 feet / -871 feet

Additional Fee: Admission/ Guide n/a

Meal: Local comedor

Time frame: 8:00 - 2:45 pm.

Meeting Point: Calle de Los Libres, between Zarate and San Martin, directly behind the Gran Fiesta Americana Hotel. See map on the hiking introduction page.

Estimated time frame: 8:00 departure from Oaxaca / 9:00 arrive at recreation park – begin three hour out & back or loop hike / 12:00 conclude hike / 1:00 lunch / 2:00 leave restaurant / 2:45 return to Oaxaca.