Este sendero que parte del paraje conocido como Prados del Rey, recorre el antiguo camino que desde aquí se extendía hasta las inmediaciones de la explotación minera conocida como Minas del Carmen, de donde se extraían galena, oligisto, fluorita y siderita, que fueron los principales minerales extraídos hasta finales del siglo pasado.
Desde el inicio del recorrido nos encontramos en un entorno natural dominado por las formaciones geológicas denominadas calares, llamadas así por la naturaleza calcárea y blanquecina de sus cumbres y afloramientos rocosos.
Entre la gran cantidad de especies vegetales que podemos encontrar en este recorrido, destaca el pino silvestre, que presenta aquí una subespecie endémica del sur de la península ibérica (Pinus sylvestris subsp. nevadensis). Esta especie emblemática del parque coloniza y sobrevive en estos montes desde hace más de 2 millones de años, y más allá de Baza, tan solo podemos encontrarla en los pinares relícticos de Sierra Nevada. A su vez, podremos encontrar magníficos ejemplares de sabina rastrera (Juniperus sabina) y enebro rastrero (Juniperus communis subsp. hemisphaerica), junto con un elenco de matorrales que adquieren la apariencia de almohadilla para protegerse de las bajas temperaturas, del viento y de la nieve, conforman a grandes rasgos la vegetación que podemos contemplar desde el sendero y en todo el entorno del paraje de las Minas del Carmen, donde finaliza el recorrido.
A lo largo del sendero encontraremos diferentes miradores y elementos interpretados que pertenecían a la antigua actividad minera.
El recorrido es ciclable en tu totalidad.
Ese sendero tiene conexión con el sendero Santa Bárbara, por lo que es buena opción realizar ambos.
Desde la autovía A-92 sentido Baza, tomar la salida 28 y continuar por la pista forestal asfaltada durante unos 5 km hasta llegar directamente al Centro de Visitantes Narváez. Continuar por pista forestal unos 12 kilómetros, pasando por el Área Recreativa La Canaleja Alta hasta llegar al aparcamiento habilitado en las inmediaciones de los Prados del Rey.
GOOD PRACTICES
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.
Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.
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.
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.
Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times
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.
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.
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.
Facilitate use for people with special needs.
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!
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
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.
The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!
Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.
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