Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Acesso Ao Pico Maior Da Serra Do Pilar

3.1 mi
round trip
4,107 ft
climb
2,701 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Acesso Ao Pico Maior Da Serra Do Pilar is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 80 ft and 2,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,840 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Sossego do Imbé, about 5.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alfazema do Desengano, Pico Maior da Serra do Pilar and Morro Encantado. Cachoeira Maracanã and Cachoeira Tombo D'água are within about 3 miles. There are 6 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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