Range

Orizaba Massif

North America, Mexico: (Puebla, Veracruz)

Region(s):	North America, Mexico: (Puebla, Veracruz)
Parent Range:	Cordillera Neovolcanica
Max. Elevation:	5 636 m / 18 491 ft
Geology:	Volcanic
Average Length:	12 miles / 20 km
Average Width:	15 miles / 9 km

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Range Name(s):	Orizaba Massif
Max. Elevation:	5 636 m / 18 491 ft
Region(s):	North America
Location:	North America, Mexico: (Puebla, Veracruz)
Activity type:	Mountaineering, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing
Starting Point:	18.85165499776612 -97.10500599609378
Parent Range:	Cordillera Neovolcanica

Geology:	Volcanic
Snow line:	4 800 m / 15 748 ft
Average Length:	12 miles / 20 km
Average Width:	15 miles / 9 km
Nearst Airport(s):	Benito Juárez International Airport, Mexico (MEX)
Convenience Center(s):	Tlachichuca, Puebla, Mexico City
National Park(s):	Pico de Orizaba National Park

Location

North America, Mexico: (Puebla, Veracruz)

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Orizaba is ranked 7th in the world in topographic prominence. It is the second most prominent volcanic peak in the world after Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro. Regionally dominant, Pico de Orizaba is the highest peak in Mexico and the highest volcano in North America; it is also the third highest peak in North America after Mount McKinley and Mount Logan. El Pico de Orizaba attracts large number of international climbers every year. There are many routes for approaching and climbing the volcano.
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Orisaba massif has 4 sub peaks. The most dominant - Pico de Orizaba is the highest mountain un the country, and it constantly covered by an ice cap consisting of several glaciers. The volcano is currently dormant but not extinct with the last eruption, taking place during the 19th century.
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Located in the eastern end of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, on the border between the states of Veracruz and Puebla.
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It is the only historically active volcano in the area.

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- Technical information. http://peakbagger.com/range.aspx?rid=17423
- Other sources. http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=7514&parmuser=Wesley&cpgm=tripuser