Dientes de Navarino
Dientes de Navarino - the world’s southernmost trek, through jagged peaks on Isla Navarino
The route
The line through Isla Navarino, Tierra del Fuego, Chile - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Puerto Williams trailheadTrailhead
Loop start [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Mid-loop camp/hutCamp
Staging (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 3High pointSummit
High point of the loop [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 4Puerto Williams trailhead (finish)Trailhead
Loop close [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
Season & conditions
Dec-Mar (short summer window)
Ferocious sub-antarctic wind, rain, snow any day - the great hazard
Only Dec-Mar and even then brutal; savage weather; register with the local authorities. Confirm.
On the trail
Boggy sub-antarctic forest, exposed passes, lakes and scree - largely unmarked
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Shorter out-and-backs to the first lakes if weather is bad
Getting there & staying
Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
None - camp, self-sufficient
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Puerto Williams; limited or none on the trail
Not required but strong navigation/experience essential; guides available
Permits & safety
Register locally before starting; no huts - fully self-sufficient. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Extreme weather, navigation on an unmarked route, bog, cold, total remoteness
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.