Quebrada La Vieja

I love this little oasis in the city. It’s a great little workout uphill, and do not underestimate the downhill, since in the rainy season it is pretty slippery ( can be muddy, slippery rocks, fallen leaves). There is plenty of police, so very very safe. Great views of the part if Bogota. You have to make a reservation online, and beware that by 9:30 on weekdays, the rangers starts the descent from the highest point. Trail goers beware that specially groups of young people tend not to abide by any kind of trail etiquete. People are very nice, though. Unfortunately at some point you will be upset with the people that are posing/ taking selfies ( they are there for the gram, lol). Still, have done it many times while in town and will definygo back many more!

You need a reservation to hike here. Reservations can be made through the app or on the website. Days and times usually open up about a week in advance. If you would like to go on a weekend, I would recommend booking one week in advance. I feel safe on the trails.

Wonderful hike with varied nature, starting right from the city (no need to drive anywhere). You need to reserve your slot a day in advance before 2pm, and plan to go early! They close at 9:30am and are very strict with kicking everyone out at that time. So if you don’t make it to the viewpoint before 9:30, you will be turned around by the police and park rangers.

-You need to register before entering this trail- This is most likely the closed and easiest to access hiking trails within Bogotá, in the hearts of one of the most exclusives zones in the city that mixes architecture with respect for the nature, so getting here will not be an issue and you will find a trail for every level, though you have to be aware of the weather as severe rain may end in a full closure or restricted access to trail variants

We did the Virgin Route, where there is a beautiful pine forest where you can jump barefoot on the soft and padded natural surface made by the fallen leaves of the pine trees, throughout the route you hear the waterfall

Beautiful place..it is open now, you have to get s permit online to access on the schedules provided. Nice walk , great views landscapes, mountains and nature. Near the city.

There is little to add to the chorus of love that this trail deserves. I'll just add some context. Quebrada la Vieja is one of the entry points to the hills of Bogotá. They are highly protected as rivers feeding the water to this 10m+ metropolis go through this area. Hence the trails have a daily limit on the amount of visitors per trail. Google "eaab senderos" to find a poorly designed government website to get your free booking. There's an app as well apparently but if you come and visit only once, feels pointless to install. Booking trails has to be done just a few days in advance. I was lucky enough to book one the night before. Your mileage may vary. One more note, getting confirmation does not guarantee entry. After showing up at 7am one morning the path was shut down for the day due to rain - plan for contingency, as rain and Bogotá are inseparable. I went to La Cruz, one of the 5 trails. Not the hardest one, but the only one that had slots available. I imagine all of them are great in their own way and provide a different viewpoint to the city aside from the typical Montserrat.

Loved it! Crew is very efficient check you in with the online registration