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Hiking Rucu Pichincha in Quito, Ecuador

We hiked Rucu Pichincha on Christmas Day 2025 to prepare for Cotopaxi, which we summited two days later. Rucu Pichincha (4,696 meters/15,406 feet) is part of an active volcano in Ecuador's capital city of Quito. Rucu is the second-highest peak and the shortest hike of the several summits. The tallest peak, Guagua, is about 100 meters higher than Rucu. Rucu is a relatively easy hike after taking the teleferico up to the trailhead from the city down below. It follows a ridge until you reach the base of the mountain. Then the trail traverses the east side of the peak, before ascending steep sand and eventually steep rock near the summit. On clear days, the entire route offers stunning views of the city that is about 1,000 meters below the trailhead. It's a common acclimatizing hike for people looking to summit the highest peaks in Ecuador, and a popular route for the city's trail runners.