and on Naiguatá peak, where the lowest temperature ever recorded was . The annual average rainfall fluctuates between and is influenced by orography, which explains why rain is more abundant on the northern slope where the mountain faces the trade winds. Trails There are plenty of trails in El Ávila National Park for outdoor enthusiasts. From low-level routes to high technical complexity, there is a trail for everyone. The most famous trails are: Los Venados, Sabas Nieves, El Vivero, Los Pinos, Papelón, Rancho Grande, Cachimbo, Miguel Delgado, Lomas del Cuño, El Paraíso, La Julia, Picacho, Piedra del Indio, Lagunazo, Pico Oriental, Pico Occidental, Cabeza de Elefante and Pico Naiguatá. Gallery See also Teleférico de Caracas References External links Parkswatch.org: Information about El Ávila National Park Soundsandcolours.com: "El Ávila National Park: The Protective Lungs of Caracas" facebook.com: "Cerro El Avila" National parks of Venezuela Geography of Caracas Venezuelan Coastal Range Geography of Capital District (Venezuela) Geography of Miranda (state) Geography of Vargas (state) 1958 establishments in Venezuela Protected areas established in 1958 Tourist attractions in Caracas