El Caminito del Rey
This hike is extremely dangerous, and fortunately, it’s really only attempted by experienced hikers who know exactly what they’ve got in store for themselves. There are long portions of this mountainside trek that go along extremely thin ledges, requiring the hiker to use daisy chains, a harness, and quick draw clips to secure themselves to the rock face. This hike is rarely attempted by minimalist hikers—it’s mostly for people who climb rocks and have the gear/know-how to navigate these life-threatening obstacles.
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