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Pico del Aguila 3,880m/ 12,729ft Hike Devils Backbone Summit CDMX

Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
$98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Pico del Águila offers a personalized hiking experience that caters to your summit goals, fitness level, and experience. This exclusive private tour emphasizes safety, preparation, and skill-building for your next mountain adventure.

  • 🏞️ Summit Pico del Águila at 3,880m (12,729ft), the highest point in the Ajusco range, right on the edge of Mexico City.
  • 🚗 Convenient pickup included, followed by about a 1-hour drive to the trailhead for easy access.
  • 🌲 Start with a forest trail warm-up before transitioning to a steady ascent along the legendary Devil’s Backbone route.
  • 🗻 Enjoy panoramic views and volcanic rock formations while hiking on the adventurous ridgeline that offers a true alpine feel.
  • 📸 Perfect for nature lovers and photographers, this hike provides stunning views over CDMX, Popocatépetl, and Iztaccíhuatl.
  • ⏳ Total duration of 8 hours, with 5-6 hours of hiking time, allowing for a comfortable pace and breaks to enjoy the scenery.
  • 🥤 Nutritional recommendations provided; participants should bring their own water, electrolytes, and preferred snacks like energy bars or sandwiches.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Hiking poles are available to enhance your comfort and stability during the trek.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for convenience.

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Pico del Aguila 3,880m/ 12,729ft Hike Devils Backbone Summit CDMX
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • How to use Equipment
  • Comfortable and reliable 4x4 vehicle
  • Nutritional recommendations
  • Please bring your own water and electrolytes of your choice
  • We recommend bringing personal snacks you enjoy, like energy bars, chocolate, or a sandwich, with ingredients you’re used to.
  • Hiking Poles

Experience one of Mexico City’s most exciting high-altitude day hikes and summit Pico del Águila (3,880m / 12,729ft), the highest point in the Ajusco range right on the edge of the city. We’ll take the legendary Devil’s Backbone route, a beautiful and adventurous ridgeline with panoramic views, volcanic rock formations, and a true alpine feel — all without leaving the capital.

This hike is perfect for adventurous travelers, nature lovers, photographers, and anyone training for higher mountains in Mexico or abroad. It’s challenging but accessible: expect steady climbing, open ridgelines, pine forest, and fresh mountain air.

We go at a comfortable pace and take breaks — the goal is to enjoy the day, not rush.

What to Expect:

Pickup at a convenient spot in Mexico City.
About 1-hour drive to the trailhead
Forest trail warm-up + steady ascent. Devil’s Backbone ridgeline section (fun, exposed, not technical)
Summit views over CDMX, Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Drive back to the city (optional stop for quesadillas)

Distance: approx. 8 km (round-trip)
Elevation gain: 760 m
Duration: 7-8 hours total (hiking time 5-6 hours)
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Pico del Aguila 3,880m/ 12,729ft Hike Devils Backbone Summit CDMX

    Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
    $98
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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