The Santa Cruz Trek
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The Santa Cruz Trek takes 3-4 days and can be done independently or with a guide. There are numerous places in Huaraz where one can rent equipment if need be. The trek is fairly difficult, reaching 15,617 feet (4760 m), and offers amazing views of many of the great peaks in the area. Note there was a landslide in March 2012 making it very difficult/impossible to complete the traditional route from Cashapampa to Vaqueria. A route through the effected area has not been completed as at late April 2012 although this may change with the upcoming high season (May-Sept). It is still possible do a return trek out of Vaqueria up and over the Punta Union pass.
