Is the Inca Trail Dangerous? What Every Hiker Needs to Know Before Going

So, is the Inca Trail dangerous? Not in the way most travelers imagine. It is not an exercise in surviving nature, but neither is it a walk in the park. The dangers lie in the altitude, exhaustion, weather changes, and the rugged stony trail itself. However, with the right preparation and a qualified guide, the Inca Trail may well be among the safest hikes to Machu Picchu.