Tule is a pleasant little village located 6 miles (10 kms) east of Oaxaca on the PanAmerican Highway. It is justly famous for the immense cedar tree in the church yard, which is a local tourist attraction. The town (and the tree) are the destination for this hike along the rolling hills that form the southern wall of the Tlacolula valley. The hike begins in the Rosario neighborhood at the southeast corner of Oaxaca and follows a route that climbs along a rocky trail up and over the shoulder of a hill. From there the route is mainly downhill to Tule. The trek should take about three hours. Once arrived in Tule the group will stop for lunch at any of several restaurants or food vendors in the marketplace.
Time frame: 9 am to 3 pm / Distance: 8.7 Km (5.4 Mi) / Elevation change: 188 M (619 Ft) uphill and 237 M (778 Ft) downhill / Type: point to point / Trail: Jeep roads, single track and city streets / Exposure: full sun / Rating: moderate
PANDEMIC PROTOCOL: For everyone's safety, hike participants must show proof of vaccination when boarding the van the morning of the hike, and must wear face masks when traveling in the van. Masks may be removed when out on the trail. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!