Minas Gerais · Hiking

Trilha Cachoeira São Benedito

0.9 mi
round trip: 645 ft
climb: 5,094 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Trilha Cachoeira São Benedito is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It runs between about 4,820 ft and 5,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gonçalves, about 2.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra do Forno, Pedra Chanfrada and Pico do Renó. Cachoeria do Simão and Cachoeira Sete Quedas are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Recanto do sol is within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Trilha Cachoeira São Benedito for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.