Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Acesso Ao Mirante Do Faraó

An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2.2 mi
round trip
2,685 ft
climb
4,776 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Acesso Ao Mirante Do Faraó is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,490 ft and 4,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,480 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cachoeiras de Macacu, about 4.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cume da Serra de Santana, Pedra Bom Pastor and Cume da Serra dos Pirineus. Lagoa Azul and Cachoeira do Jequitibá are within about 3 miles. There are 8 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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