About the Hike:  The Mil Rios Trail runs many miles from high in the Sierra Norte near the village of La Neveria down to Tlalixtac in the Tlacolula valley. Today’s hike will cover about 10.5 km. (round-trip) of that distance along the lowest part of the trail, which we will access a few miles from Tlalixtac. This makes a very satisfying moderate day trek, using first the service road going to five small dams strung along the creek, then a hiking and biking trail going further up the valley. The most challenging feature will be the several creek crossings we will encounter going each direction. Hiking poles will come in handy for crossing the streams if there has been recent rain.

Driving Time: 60 minutes

Hike Type: Out & Back

Starting Elevation: 5405 ft / 1647 m

Type/Difficulty: Countryside / Moderate

Distance: 6.2 miles / 10.5 km

Elevation Change: + 715 ft/ - 633 ft + 218 m / + 193 m

Additional Fee: $100 pesos admission to community

Meal: Lunch in Huayapm, $150-$200 pesos

Time frame: 8:00 - 2:00 pm. Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before departure.

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