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Start at a roundabout at Pajarito, high on the forested slopes of Alto de Garajonay, over 1350m (4430ft), where there is a bus shelter, small parking space and a map-board. Look for a signpost for the GR131, for San Sebastián. The plain and obvious track leads to more signs, where a path on the left climbs 65 log steps to a rocky summit. Pass a bench and follow the path up and down more flights of log steps on the roller-coaster crest of Montaña de las Negrinas. There is always a road to the left but it is seldom seen. Land on a track and turn right as signposted for Imada, descending gently through tall laurisilva. Keep straight ahead at a junction, where the Roque de Agando is seen to the left. Climb onto a rocky knoll to the left of the track at Isique for a view down to Playa de Santiago.

Walk past a sign for Imada and keep straight ahead down the track. Reach a bend and keep straight ahead, gently up a path signposted for Imada. Rise, fall, and pass a notice for the Reserva Natural Integral Benchijigua. Drift right, away from the main valley, across a slope dominated by cistus below Montaña de Juan Romo. Descend rugged stone steps into a valley of lush and varied scrub, with plenty of tagasaste. Reach a rocky edge and turn right to cross a streambed, picking up a path rising gently on the other side.