Minas Gerais · Hiking

Trilha Da Capela

0.8 mi
round trip
350 ft
climb
4,597 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Da Capela is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, inside Parque Estadual do Itacolomi. It runs between about 4,410 ft and 4,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lavras Novas, about 3.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico do Itacolomi and Pedra da Baleia. Cachoeira dos Prazeres and Cachoeira Três pingos are within about 3 miles. For camping, Luau das Montanhas is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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