The best running trails in the Cordillera Central Ecuador
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Last updated: October 26, 2025
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1. Running loop from Chimbacalle
21.8km
02:17
220m
220m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
94
runners
2. Monumento a la Virgen – Mirador del Baños loop from Ulba
21.5km
03:57
1,530m
1,540m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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(1)
81
runners
3. Cuicocha Lake – View of the Islets and Forest loop from Quiroga
12.2km
01:49
540m
530m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
65
runners
4. Bench of Love loop from Ulba
9.65km
01:47
780m
770m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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67
runners
5. Consulate loop from CIUDADELA EL CISNE
9.84km
01:03
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62
runners
6. Quinta Lucrecia loop from El Aguacate
8.32km
00:54
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
56
runners
7. Consulate loop from El Salado
13.8km
01:31
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
55
runners
8. Quinta Lucrecia loop from Misicata
8.36km
00:52
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
51
runners
9. Consulate loop from Las Palmeras
8.26km
00:52
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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49
runners
10. Cascada de Peguche – El Lechero loop from Otavalo
14.4km
02:00
640m
640m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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