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SIGNPOSTED TRAIL

CASCADA DE LOS ÁRBOLES PETRIFICADOS

 
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This is a descending route that takes us through the mid-mountain terrain of the Sierra de Almijara, until we reach the karst streams and canyons that constitute the source of the Verde River. It offers impressive views of the La Almijara massif and the discovery of the cliff junction called "Los Poyos del Pescado", one of the steps used in ancient times to transport fish from the coast to Granada. The waterfall known as Las Chorreras de los Palos or the Cascada de los Árboles Petrificados is spectacular, in which the limestone water has mineralised ancient trunks.

It would be interesting to appreciate the diversity of flora that accompanies us throughout the route, with a large number of endemisms, being able to observe the change between the vegetation of the middle mountain at the beginning and that of the riverbank at the end of the path.

Río Verde is well known to many adventurers. Its canyons, formed by the erosion of the limestone that make them up, are an ideal place to practise canyoning. It is a fun and exciting sport, although not without risk, so it must be done with specialist personnel and with prior authorisation from the Junta de Andalucía to access the river.

Both the completion of the trail and the descent of canyons are two unforgettable experiences that should not be missed.



DATA SHEET
  • Icono Provincia
    Provinces Granada
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    Municipalities Otivar
  • trace
    Tracing Linear
  • distance
    One way distance (meters) 6.917
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    Duration 3 hours
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    Difficulty Alta


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HOW TO GET

The path begins at Collado de los Chortales, next to the concrete milestone that indicates Km 28.7 of the Granada-Almuñécar motorway.


GOOD PRACTICES
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

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  • Saturday, 11 May 2024
    Intervalos nubosos con lluvia escasa
    26°C
    • WIND SPEED 10km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 75%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 65%
  • Sunday
    Nubes altas
    25° max.
    15° min.
    • WIND SPEED 10km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 70%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Monday
    Nubes altas
    27° max.
    15° min.
    • WIND SPEED 5km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 75%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
  • Tuesday
    Poco nuboso
    26° max.
    16° min.
    • WIND SPEED 30km/h
    • PERCENT OF HUMIDITY 75%
    • CHANCE OF RAIN 0%
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