Mata Do Calixto
An out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.3 miles round trip) in Bahia, Brazil.
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,489 ft
- climb
- 4,069 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mata Do Calixto is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.3 miles round trip) in Bahia, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina. It runs between about 3,210 ft and 4,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,150 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Guiné, about 5.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Peito, Morro da Lapinha (Castelo) and Cruzeiro. Cachoeira do Calixto and Cachoeira das escadas are within about 3 miles. For camping, Córrego do Sebo and Camping possible are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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