BC 1 Ruta Norte: Tenerife's Corona Forestal from Las Raíces to Chío

The BC 1 is the great crossing signposted by the Cabildo de Tenerife through the Corona Forestal, the belt of Canary pine forest surrounding Las Cañadas del Teide. It starts at Las Raíces, above La Esperanza, and ends at the Los Arenales de Chío recreation area, in the west of the island. It is a linear route: arrange your way back or get someone to pick you up in Chío. It runs almost entirely on wide forest tracks of dirt and picón (volcanic gravel), at mid-altitude, with stretches above the sea of clouds and views of the Teide. The recreation areas along the way (La Caldera, Las Lagunetas and others) have tables and, in some, water, but do not count on it: take water and food for the whole day. Because of the altitude it is cool even in summer, and there may be fog on the northern side; the best seasons are spring and autumn. Respect the natural park signs and any restrictions due to fire risk.

Track based on OpenStreetMap (signposted route BC 1 of the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife) (ODbL).