Introduction

The Hito is the name of a marker that depicts the border between Argentina and Chile. It’s remarkable that all there is to mark an invisible border line are a number of marker posts, distributed at intervals along the “line”. The one that sits on the beach, where this trail ends, is called Hito XXIV, hence the name of this trail.

It is an easy walk, mostly level.

Description

The “Hito XXIV” is the last of the 24 geodesic points that define the border between Argentina and Chile on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The first is in the northernmost point on the island, and this is the last point at the south of Tierra del Fuego.

The trekking route begins at Acigami Lake (formerly Roca Lake)  from where there is a well-marked path. The trail will take you to the lake until you reach a crossroad where the path will deviate. One path will now lead to the ascent of Cerro Guanaco, and the other will lead to the beach and the border post marker “Hito XXIV”.

The entire trail continues bordering the Acigami Lake until it reaches the “Hito XXIV”, consequently it will remain reasonably flat.

It is a simple and low difficulty route, and therefore ideal to do as a family or with children, although in some areas there will natural obstacles such as a fallen tree.

Introduction

The name of this trail “Sendero de la Costa” basically tells you what it is, which is a trekking trail that follows the coastal path of the Beagle Channel that also connects Enseñdada Bay with Lapataia Bay.

It is not difficult and offers a nice walk amid natural surroundings.

Description

This trail skirts the coast of the Beagle Channel and connects Ensenada Bay with Lapataia Bay.

The tour goes through part of the coastal forests and some hidden beaches. It does not have large slopes but in some sections, you have to overcome some obstacles such as small ravines or fallen trees. Still, bear in mind that it is 8 kilometres long, so be prepared to take enough water and something to eat. At both ends of the route there are camping areas.

Introduction

This is one of the more demanding treks in the National Park because it requires a steady, uphill climb to 1,000m above sea level. The trek will go through a Lenga forest, but also over muddy, difficult sectors where exposed roots and wet soil make for a difficult and, sometimes messy, walk.

After the forest the are is exposed, just before reaching the summit. However, once at the top you will, on a clear day, receive wonderful views over the Beagle channel and the Navarino Island opposite.

Description

The hill called Cerro Guanaco is one of the more demanding treks because it requires climb to nearly 1,000 meters of elevation. The trail begins at Lake Acigami (previously known as Lake Roca), and from here the clearly signed path will show you where you need to head. At one point you will arrive at a junction. At this point, the trail splits into two with one path leading to Acigami Lake (formerly Roca Lake) where the “Hito XXIV” border marker is and the other trail marks the start of the climb up to Cerro Guanaco.

The first part of this trail will pass through a Lenga forest and the roots of the trees provide a useful, natural “staircase” in which to climb up the ascent. Just prior to exiting he forest it is usually quite muddy, which means slippery too. This muddy sector can, however, be avoided if you can spot the cloth hanging from a tree to your right. Follow this trail and you will avoid the muddy part. On the descent it will be the other way around and you will find another piece of cloth in a tree on the left to indicate the route to avoid the mud.

Upon exiting the forest, the trail is reasonably flat prior to the final ascent to the summit. If it has rained trekkers need to be careful in this flat sector because deep puddles may have formed. The final sector is also exposed with no protection from the wind, and the trail is often in a bad state.

This final stretch is almost 2.5km and is the most demanding of the trail. If the wind is blowing you need to be careful, especially in strong gusts. There can also be snow at this altitude, even in the summer!

However, if you make it to the summit the reward is the panoramic views of Ushuaia city, Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Beagle Channel and the Chilean, Navarino Island. Beyond Navarino Island, on a clear day, you will also be able the far-off island of Cape Horn – the real “end of the World”!

Introduction

The Bahia Lapataia trek is more of a nice walk that takes you past the Beagle Channel passing nice, natural sights.

Description

In this area of the park there are a series of interconnected trails of very low difficulty and very well marked. Some can even be driven along by car, but the idea is to walk them.

Along the paths, you will reach Lapataia Bay, the end of Route 3, where there are some beavers, peatlands and the Black Lagoon. The trails are perfect for families and young children because they are short and easy.