HomeDestinationsCubaTopes Collantes Hiking Trail
Moderate
Hiking
🇨🇺 Cuba
Recorded Trail

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

ID: CU-06-01
Probable permit for protected area access
Topes de Collantes Park Office

Topes Collantes Hiking Trail

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon23 April 2023

Steep, rocky mountain path in Sierra del Escambray. Challenging gradients, dense tropical forest. Requires sturdy footwear and good fitness.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Wear sturdy hiking boots, carry sufficient water. Prepare for steep, rocky sections. Follow marked trail.

Weather check

At Start
886m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

22.0012, -80.1447

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 22.0012, -80.1447 @ 886m

Quick Stats

Distance
1.6 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
779m - 915m
Max Elevation
915 m
Max Gradient
45%
45%

Highlights

  • Explore Salto del Caburní, scenic views

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

+125 m

Total Descent

-93 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

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

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
136.3

136.3

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)
3.2

3.2

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)16%
Moderate (3-8%)18%
Steep (>8%)66%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved0%
Unpaved100%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Dirt Track
100%
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: 26

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

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 21.996995
MAX LAT: 22.002351
MIN LON: -80.149333
MAX LON: -80.144706

Point Spacing: 0.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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