Minas Gerais · Hiking

Trilha Do Pico Serra Negra

1.8 mi
round trip
2,843 ft
climb
8,391 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Do Pico Serra Negra is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional do Itatiaia. It runs between about 6,110 ft and 8,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,560 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Maromba, about 5.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Serra Negra, Pico Serra Negra and Serra da Vargem Grande. For camping, Rancho Caído and Rancho Caído 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Trilha Do Pico Serra Negra for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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