The hills to the west of the toll road to Mexico City in the northern end of the Valley of Oaxaca near Huitzo offer wonderful opportunity for hikers and mountain bikers to experience the open countryside. Of particular note is the Parque Recreativo near Zautla, which contains miles of interconnecting jeep roads and footpaths. This particular hike can be done as a 5.0 mile out & back or a 5.9 mile loop trek. Be advised there is no shade in the area, so come prepared to spend three hours in the full sun. Also note the group will not stop for lunch after the hike, as participants will return to Oaxaca in plenty of time to enjoy comida on their own.
Time frame: 8:00 departure from Oaxaca / 9:00 arrive at recreation park – begin three hour out & back or loop hike / 12:00 conclude hike / 1:00 return to Oaxaca.
