Los Lagos trail, Huerquehue National Park
In short
According to CONAF, the Los Lagos trail in Huerquehue National Park is 10.8 km long and takes about 4 hours one way, rated medium. Since Aug 12, 2026 the park has been open only up to the Los Lagos sector.
Los Lagos is the best-known trail in Huerquehue National Park: it climbs through forest to a group of mountain lakes. Here are the official facts and the park's status.
Distance, time and difficulty
According to CONAF's park page:
- Distance: 10.8 km
- Time: about 4 hours one way
- Difficulty: medium (easy in winter, according to CONAF)
- Snow: it may build up between June and September
Allow time for the return on the same path and for stops at the lakes: it is a full-day outing.
Park status (checked on October 21, 2026)
CONAF reports that the park reopened on August 12, 2026, only up to the Los Lagos trail sector. The Quinchol and San Sebastián trails are closed until December 15, 2026.
Tickets and getting there
CONAF says opening hours and visiting conditions are on Pases Parques, where tickets are also sold. To get there from Pucón, see the how to get to Huerquehue National Park guide on araucania.tours, and for other trails in the area, hiking in Pucón.
With a guide
If you prefer a guide, the Pucón district has 15 hiking and 11 trekking records in Sernatur's registry (checked on October 14, 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Los Lagos trail in Huerquehue?
According to CONAF, 10.8 km and about 4 hours one way, rated medium. Add the return: it is a full-day outing.
Is the Los Lagos trail open?
Yes: CONAF reports the park reopened on August 12, 2026, only up to the Los Lagos sector. Quinchol and San Sebastián remain closed until December 15, 2026 (checked on October 21, 2026).
Where do I buy Huerquehue tickets?
On Pases Parques (pasesparques.cl), which according to CONAF also lists opening hours and visiting conditions.
Sources: CONAF, Parque Nacional Huerquehue (conaf.cl), revisado el 21-oct-2026; Sernatur, consulta del 14-oct-2026.
