Cerro Manchòn

Provincia de Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

9.5 miles (15.4 km) · 6,353 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerro Manchòn is a 9.5-mile loop route in Provincia de Santiago, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile, gaining 6,341 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 6,325 feet at an average 24.6% grade. Only 14% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.4 km)
Elevation gain	6,353 ft (1,936 m)
Average gain	665 ft per mile (126 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 6,304 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52.8%
Runnable	14% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	38%

Questions about Cerro Manchòn

How much elevation gain does Cerro Manchòn have?

Cerro Manchòn has 6,353 ft (1,936 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.4 km). That averages 665 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerro Manchòn?

The difficulty score for Cerro Manchòn is 23.9 of 100. That is harder than 94.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 14% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cerro Manchòn?

The longest climb on Cerro Manchòn runs 4.9 miles (7.8 km) and gains 6,304 ft (1,922 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52.8%.