The Sleeping Indian Girl, Cocle Province, Panama

4.5 (305 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in El Valle de Anton Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Hiking the Sleeping Indian Mountain

Excellent hike and at age 77 and wife 78 we had no problems going up it’s always harder coming down - our 6 & 12 years old granddaughters were going up and coming back to check on us but it was well worth the effort as we are experienced hikers. Recommend older people using hiking poles.Local people and especially policeman very friendly and helpful.Intend doing again but a different route later this month.They both had a dip in the waterfall on way down.
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Address

Calle La India, El Valle de Anton 1001 Panama

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 04, 2024, 19:12

User Ratings

4.5 based on (305 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Noel78 5:00 PM Feb 27, 2023
    Go-to hike in the El Valle area
    This hike provides a beautiful view of El Valle when you reach its summit. Not recommended for beginning hikers or people without sturdy boots. A local teenage girl hiking in sneakers seriously hurt her ankle and was carried off the trail in a stretcher. But if you mind the rocky trail and take your time, this is an experience that you will treasure. On Sundays during the Panamanian holiday season (late February) you will meet many locals as well as tourists climbing up the mountain. Locals sell refreshments along the way on the weekends, but it is crucial that you pack at least a liter of water. You will need it. The trail passes a waterfall and near the start some ancient petroglyphs. I have included here a view from the top. The Sleeping Indian is only seen in profile from the valley. On the hike, you are, in effect, climbing to her. Do not expect to “see” the Indian at the summit.
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  • 5Dave 5:00 PM Mar 16, 2020
    Good Hike
    We came on a Saturday morning first thing before the day got too hot. There was an admission charge of $3 per person. Trail was straight forward to follow. Look for the numbered concrete marker. We followed Google maps to the trailhead from town.

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