Challenging summit worth 10 SOTA points, but a failed activation.
This is a brief account of my (failed) SOTA activation of this summit, with a few tips that may help aspiring activators!
There is a good car park and information centre near the junction of TF-38 and TF-21. I followed the low path that runs parallel with the TF-38 over a fascinating range of terrains, through volcanic rock and scrubland.
After about 1.5 km the summit rises to the left of this path. I climbed up through partially burned trees over loose ground - the climb is fairly hard going with no clear path to the top. I got fairly close to the summit and access is certainly possible, but the mist was becoming thicker and I decided it was wise to make my way back downhill.
This was my second climb of the day - when I return I will make this the first one when energy levels and natural light are higher!
Next activation: TF-014 Roque de Jama
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