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Sendero Lava del 68 - Lava Flow 1968

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  1. Areas
  2. CR
  3. …Alajuela
  4. …Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
  5. Mirador El Silencio
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Length

0.3 Miles 0.5 Kilometers

95%

Runnable

Elevation

56' 17 m

Ascent

-8' -2 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

2,065' 630 m

High

2,009' 612 m

Low

Conditions

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“The trail leading up to the 1968 lava flow.”

— David McCormick
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Overview

Features: Birding — Views — Wildlife
Dogs: No Dogs

Description

It is a short ways if you're running from the parking lot to the base of the 1968 lava flow. Even though the trail isn't very long, there are excellent views. The last 25 yards require some scrambling over exposed lava rock, but this adds to the sense of adventure.

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Land Manager: Reserva Mirador el Silencio

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Enjoy a pleasant view over Lake Arenal from the base of the 1968 lava flow.
Enjoy a pleasant view over Lake Arenal from the…
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Arenal Volcano shrouded in low clouds.
Arenal Volcano shrouded in low clouds.
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Navigate tricky lava rocks toward the end of the trail.
Navigate tricky lava rocks toward the end of th…
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