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Dad, very helpful in the project

Dad, very helpful in the project

Date: 06/17/2007 Views: 182

Huayna Picchu Hike

Huayna Picchu is the end of the Inca trail, which starts just outside of Ollantaytambo. After the trail comes through the Sun gate and through city, it climbs 1200 feet to the top of Huayna Picchu.

Our hike to the top of Huayna Picchu started with a line at the entrance gate, where they limit hikers to 400 per day. We were numbers 348-351. The hike itself crosses a saddle between Machu Picchu city and Huayna Picchu mountain and then asends 1200 feet to the top. The ascent is all steps and, while there are some cables to help pull yourself up, it is a long way down to the bottom.

An incredible hike and many thanks to Ralph and Craig for the company!

Date: 11/04/2006
Owner: Steven Sturges
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Huayna Picchu Mountain

Huayna Picchu Mountain

Date: 07/28/2006
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Trail Map

Trail Map

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie starting the hike

Julie starting the hike

Date: 07/28/2006
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Urubamba River Valley

Urubamba River Valley

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie follow Craig & Ralph

Julie follow Craig & Ralph

Date: 07/28/2006
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Mountain view from the trail

Mountain view from the trail

Date: 07/28/2006
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Crossing the saddle

Crossing the saddle

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Trail at the saddle

Trail at the saddle

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Julie taking a rest

Julie taking a rest

Date: 07/28/2006
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Ralph descending

Ralph descending

Date: 07/28/2006
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Looking back at the steps down

Looking back at the steps down

Date: 07/28/2006
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Surrounding Mountains

Surrounding Mountains

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Machu Picchu from the trail

Machu Picchu from the trail

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie & Criag catching their breath

Julie & Criag catching their breath

Date: 07/28/2006
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Terrace walls to prevent erosion

Terrace walls to prevent erosion

Date: 07/28/2006
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Machu Picchu view from Trail

Machu Picchu view from Trail

Date: 07/28/2006
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Craig and Julie on the steps

Craig and Julie on the steps

Date: 07/28/2006
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The Sun Gate

The Sun Gate

Date: 07/28/2006
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Ralph and Craig, almost there!

Ralph and Craig, almost there!

Date: 07/28/2006
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Terraces at top of Huayna Picchu

Terraces at top of Huayna Picchu

Date: 07/28/2006
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Machu Picchu view from Huayna Picchu

Machu Picchu view from Huayna Picchu

Date: 07/28/2006
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Road for buses to get to site

Road for buses to get to site

Date: 07/28/2006
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Craig, Julie & Ralph representing Smithsonian

Craig, Julie & Ralph representing Smithsonian

Date: 07/28/2006
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Craig, Julie & Steve

Craig, Julie & Steve

Date: 07/28/2006
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Machu Picchu view from Huayna Picchu

Machu Picchu view from Huayna Picchu

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie entering the cave

Julie entering the cave

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie & Steve on Huayna Picchu

Julie & Steve on Huayna Picchu

Date: 07/28/2006
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View from Huayna Picchu

View from Huayna Picchu

Date: 07/28/2006
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Terraces to keep the buildings and temples on Huayna Picchu from falling off the side

Terraces to keep the buildings and temples on Huayna Picchu from falling off the side

Date: 07/28/2006
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Ralph: A Great Hiking Companion!

Ralph: A Great Hiking Companion!

Date: 07/28/2006
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Julie at the very top

Julie at the very top

Date: 07/28/2006
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Steve & Julie at the very top

Steve & Julie at the very top

Date: 07/28/2006
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