reedochalek - Dec 19, 2022 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2022
Chill climb
Great acclimating for Orizaba.
BI0Expeditionary - Feb 3, 2022 9:33 pm Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2021
Ajusco: ideal for picnics.
I went with a couple of friends for a quiet walk, looking for a quiet place to talk about everyday issues in a city where tranquility is scarce. I did not measure the time it took to go up, but it was around 3 and a half hours precisely because I took it easy. I didn't know exactly which route we took, but as it was a mid-week day, we only met one other person on the trail. The trails were very well marked out and the relatively small size of the summits made it possible to locate oneself without much difficulty. There wasn't much trash, but neither was wildlife.
It was a nice experience, the only sure thing was that we went up and down the north face. I recommend coming accompanied and early, so that the traffic does not affect too much the travel time to this mountain. Although our physical condition was not the best, it did not cost us many breaks.
blueshade - Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2020
Ajusco
Not overly interesting but good conditioning. 3hrs car to car.
Curtissimo - Aug 22, 2014 12:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
with Tlaloc on our heels
We had no map just a general idea. Parked our car at a cooking shack near what seemed the top of the road. When we asked the patrona where the summit was she said "pues aqui pa' arriba". Headed straight up a drainage and gained the ridge within a mile. From there it was a mile or more along ridges through sparse forest to summit marked by a big white cross. Nice trip, no stray dogs. Just some religious pilgrim kids and some middle class Mexican hikers along the route. Thunder and lightning came down hard and moved towards us in afternoon as we were heading down. Just made it in time, paid the nice lady 50 pesos for secure parking next to her place. Cousin Ernesto drove, and wife and sons followed in good order.
I left the hostel in Mexico city early and reached the Pico de Aguila succesfully. Thanks to the five scouts from Coyoacan and the mountain dog showing me the way and the two Mexican hikers that gave me a ride back to the capital! It was clouded going up but once at the top I had some good views of the surrounding hills now and then. Great day trip although it took me a while to get there by public transport.
My firts ascend out of my country. I started to climb 5 volcanoes in Mexico, all succefully climbed to summit. I spent 4 hours with a strong and cold wind.
Route Climbed: Variation to Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: Oct. 22, 2005
Followed directions on Northeast Ridge site by theshadowofthehills - it was easy to get to the flat field he described (called Cabana CantinFlora by our cab driver). Tried to find the path of least resistance up the mountains, and ended up on the ridge, west of Ajusco. Very windy up high, which made it cold - come prepared. Beautiful views of DF and Popo-Izta - very little smog. If you have time in the city, this is well worth the trip.
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: Sep 2000
It is Close México City, It´s a nice place for camping, the more top the name is "Pico del Aguila", down their be one "albergue" for sleep, it´s so cheap. The experience is good for beginners.
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: July 3, 2004
Pretty straightforward climb, although it took me a while since I did it after a grueling 40-km hike at around 10,000 ft. sponsored by CEMAC, the local equivalent of the Mountaineers. It's a great acclimatization hike, since altitude is really the only limiting factor and the vertical gain gives you a pretty good workout. Unfortunately, when I got to the top the Valley of Mexico was completely clouded/smogged over, so there was really no reward besides a new altitude record.
Route Climbed: Lodge route Date Climbed: May 26 2002
went to UNAM with a good friend (again a non-climber) and managed to convince him to drive up and have a look at Ajusco. We wandered through the forest and part way up the trail until his waning desire gave out and I was forced to abort a summit that was easily in striking distance. Again, will rectify this minus the non-climber very soon.
reedochalek - Dec 19, 2022 7:35 pm Date Climbed: Dec 15, 2022
Chill climbGreat acclimating for Orizaba.
BI0Expeditionary - Feb 3, 2022 9:33 pm Date Climbed: Dec 22, 2021
Ajusco: ideal for picnics.I went with a couple of friends for a quiet walk, looking for a quiet place to talk about everyday issues in a city where tranquility is scarce. I did not measure the time it took to go up, but it was around 3 and a half hours precisely because I took it easy. I didn't know exactly which route we took, but as it was a mid-week day, we only met one other person on the trail. The trails were very well marked out and the relatively small size of the summits made it possible to locate oneself without much difficulty. There wasn't much trash, but neither was wildlife.
It was a nice experience, the only sure thing was that we went up and down the north face. I recommend coming accompanied and early, so that the traffic does not affect too much the travel time to this mountain. Although our physical condition was not the best, it did not cost us many breaks.
blueshade - Apr 20, 2020 10:16 am Date Climbed: Mar 10, 2020
AjuscoNot overly interesting but good conditioning. 3hrs car to car.
Curtissimo - Aug 22, 2014 12:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
with Tlaloc on our heelsWe had no map just a general idea. Parked our car at a cooking shack near what seemed the top of the road. When we asked the patrona where the summit was she said "pues aqui pa' arriba". Headed straight up a drainage and gained the ridge within a mile. From there it was a mile or more along ridges through sparse forest to summit marked by a big white cross. Nice trip, no stray dogs. Just some religious pilgrim kids and some middle class Mexican hikers along the route. Thunder and lightning came down hard and moved towards us in afternoon as we were heading down. Just made it in time, paid the nice lady 50 pesos for secure parking next to her place. Cousin Ernesto drove, and wife and sons followed in good order.
ncst - Jul 23, 2009 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2009
Day trip from Mexico CityI left the hostel in Mexico city early and reached the Pico de Aguila succesfully. Thanks to the five scouts from Coyoacan and the mountain dog showing me the way and the two Mexican hikers that gave me a ride back to the capital! It was clouded going up but once at the top I had some good views of the surrounding hills now and then. Great day trip although it took me a while to get there by public transport.
ChristianRodriguez - Sep 8, 2008 1:28 am Date Climbed: Dec 30, 2006
Normal routeMy firts ascend out of my country. I started to climb 5 volcanoes in Mexico, all succefully climbed to summit. I spent 4 hours with a strong and cold wind.
ewakild - Oct 26, 2005 9:46 pm
Route Climbed: Variation to Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: Oct. 22, 2005Followed directions on Northeast Ridge site by theshadowofthehills - it was easy to get to the flat field he described (called Cabana CantinFlora by our cab driver). Tried to find the path of least resistance up the mountains, and ended up on the ridge, west of Ajusco. Very windy up high, which made it cold - come prepared. Beautiful views of DF and Popo-Izta - very little smog. If you have time in the city, this is well worth the trip.
Oscar Rangel Correa - May 7, 2005 4:41 pm
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: Sep 2000It is Close México City, It´s a nice place for camping, the more top the name is "Pico del Aguila", down their be one "albergue" for sleep, it´s so cheap. The experience is good for beginners.
Ramos - Nov 2, 2004 10:58 am
Route Climbed: Northwest Ridge Date Climbed: July 2004The climbed was of 1:30 min to the summit
mxclimber - Sep 16, 2004 11:41 am
Date Climbed: July 2004reached the summit, saw no one else on the mountain fair weather, a little bit windy
theshadowofthehills - Aug 13, 2004 11:55 pm
Route Climbed: Northeast Ridge Date Climbed: July 3, 2004Pretty straightforward climb, although it took me a while since I did it after a grueling 40-km hike at around 10,000 ft. sponsored by CEMAC, the local equivalent of the Mountaineers. It's a great acclimatization hike, since altitude is really the only limiting factor and the vertical gain gives you a pretty good workout. Unfortunately, when I got to the top the Valley of Mexico was completely clouded/smogged over, so there was really no reward besides a new altitude record.
tlogan - Mar 19, 2004 10:39 pm
Route Climbed: Lodge route Date Climbed: May 26 2002went to UNAM with a good friend (again a non-climber) and managed to convince him to drive up and have a look at Ajusco. We wandered through the forest and part way up the trail until his waning desire gave out and I was forced to abort a summit that was easily in striking distance. Again, will rectify this minus the non-climber very soon.