MexicoPopocatépetl Summit Trek
10.9 km1 stagesModerate
Hiking trail · Mexico
Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek
Trailhead Summit
▲ 5,587 m
TrailheadSummit
10.0km
Distance
1
Stages
Moderate
Difficulty
Nov · Dec
Best months
All 1 stages
When to go
- January: 11%
- February: 9%
- March: 9%
- April: 6%
- May: 6%
- June: 4%
- July: 5%
- August: 6%
- September: 5%
- October: 10%
- November: 15%
- December: 12%
15% of hikers choose November. Quietest: June, July.
Before you go
About this trail
A detailed description for this trail hasn't been written yet. The map, stages and route options are below.
Distances, elevation and times are approximate; follow waymarks and local conditions on the trail.
Map
On the trail
Follow this route on your phone
- Step-by-step route following
- Voice alert when you go off-route
- GPS recording and group planning
Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek: frequently asked questions
How long is Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek?
About 10.0 km in total. The route is split into 1 stages; each has its own page with map, elevation profile and water points.
When is the best time to hike Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek?
Hikers choose January, November, and December most often.
How difficult is Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek?
Overall difficulty: Moderate. It varies between stages — each stage page shows its own ascent and difficulty.
Can I follow Pico de Orizaba Summit Trek on my phone?
Yes. In the Snail Trail app every stage has step-by-step directions, and you get a voice alert when you leave the route.
