Minas Gerais · Hiking

Trilha Do Precipício

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

0.5 mi
round trip
871 ft
climb
5,385 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Do Precipício is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Minas Gerais, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional da Serra do Gandarela. It runs between about 5,140 ft and 5,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Rio Acima, about 6.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serra do Gandarela and Morro do Careca. Cachoeira Tinta Roxa and Cachoeira da Lua are within about 3 miles. For camping, Entrada Cachoeira Rio Acima is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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