Acesso Ao Pico São Mateus
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 4,571 ft
- climb
- 5,030 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Acesso Ao Pico São Mateus is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,010 ft and 5,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,500 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 Morangaba, about 8.7 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include São Lucas, Pico São Mateus and Mata Cavalo. Cachoeira do Zuador and Cachoeira Tombo D'água are within about 3 miles. There are 5 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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Conditions and forecast
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