HomeDestinationsPeruIndependencia High Altitude Traverse
Moderate
Hiking
🇵🇪 Peru
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: PE-ANC-01
Probable permit required for Huascarán National Park access.
Huascarán National Park Office, Huaraz

Independencia High Altitude Traverse

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon9 July 2019

Strenuous high-altitude hike in Cordillera Blanca, Peru. Features steep, rocky ascents and descents with stunning mountain vistas.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Acclimatize properly; carry water, warm layers, navigation. Be aware of rapid weather changes.

Weather check

At Start
3836m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

-9.5057, -77.4420

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: -9.5057, -77.4420 @ 3836m

Quick Stats

Distance
8.12 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
3836m - 4682m
Max Elevation
4682 m
Max Gradient
45%
45%

Highlights

  • Panoramic Cordillera Blanca views
  • Glacial peak vistas

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+453 m

Total Descent

-657 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
136.7

136.7

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
1.51

1.51

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)15%
Moderate (3-8%)7%
Steep (>8%)78%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved2%
Unpaved98%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
2%
Gravel
22%
Dirt Track
45%
Rugged/Rock
31%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 48

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: -9.505703
MAX LAT: -9.482415
MIN LON: -77.442831
MAX LON: -77.430237

Point Spacing: 1.6 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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