Best trails in Alerce Costero National Park
Want to find the best trails in Alerce Costero National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 13 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Alerce Costero National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 39 to 3,638 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Alerce Costero National Park.
Top trails
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(11)
•Moderate
•3.1 mi
•Est. 1h 44m
This pleasant forest trail leads to the main attraction of the Coastal Alerce Park: the Abuelo Alerce Milenario, which with its more than 3500 years old is an impressive specimen of larch, undoubtedly a natural monument.
The trail descends gradually in altitude to the sector and has resting places with comfortable benches that allow you to contemplate the majestic larches. When you reach the foot of the Alerce Milenario, there is a kind of steps to appreciate this beautiful specimen.
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(2)
•Moderate
•0.9 mi
•Est. 31m
This pleasant short trail that is recommended for the whole family leads through a Valdivian jungle path and allows you to find species such as coihues, lengas, mañíos, and myrtles. In the fauna that inhabits this area, the pudu and the puma stand out.
Wear good shoes and keep in mind that during the rainy season there can be mud.
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(1)
•Easy
•0.2 mi
•Est. 5m
One of the most popular trails within the Alerce Costero National Park is the one that goes to the Mirador de Chaihuín. In this short route, you will cross a native forest with characteristic trees of the Valdivian jungle such as coihues, lengas, mañíos and arrayanes. Among the native fauna, pumas and pudues stand out. The viewpoint itself is a wooden tower that allows panoramic views of the entire park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Alerce Costero National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Alerce Costero National Park is Sendero Alerce Milenario, which has a 4.6 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 3.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 807 ft.
What is the longest trail in Alerce Costero National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Alerce Costero National Park is Ruta la Estopa. This trail is estimated to be 12.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Alerce Costero National Park?
There are 13 trails in Alerce Costero National Park. These trails have an average 3.9-star rating from 26 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alerce Costero National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Alerce Costero National Park has you covered. Ruta la Estopa boasts the most elevation gain with 3,638 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Altos de Quitaluto, which will get you 1,994 ft of elevation gain.