Chorrillo del Salto Trail
An approachable forest walk from El Chaltén to the Chorrillo del Salto waterfall.
Route overview
Leave town on the signed walking route, cross a short roadside section and continue through ñire and lenga forest to the waterfall.
The route combines a signed approach from town with a quiet final forest section near the waterfall. It is suitable as an introductory half-day objective and can also be accessed from a nearer parking area, but this record represents the complete walk from El Chaltén.
Trail facts
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- El Chaltén, Los Glaciares National Park
- Distance
- 7 km return from El Chaltén
- Typical duration
- about 3 hours return
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- Year-round only when current trail and ice conditions permit
- Trail type
- Out and back
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Check current park-entry, opening and ticket rules with the official source before departure.
Safety context
Use care where the route meets Provincial Route 41. Waterfall rocks, roots, mud and winter ice can be slippery; do not leave the designated viewing area. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Road interaction, slippery waterfall terrain, falling branches in wind, frost and ice.
Highlights
Native forest, Arroyo del Salto and a waterfall of more than 20 metres
Why find a buddy
A practical beginner route for matching hikers before longer Patagonian objectives.
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