Travessia Andorinhas (Magé) X Guapimirim
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 3,013 ft
- climb
- 1,469 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Travessia Andorinhas (Magé) X Guapimirim is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 740 ft and 1,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,320 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 Batatal, about 2.2 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Coruja Mirim, Coruja and Falso Monte Azul. Vale da Lua and Cachoeira do Escorrega are within about 3 miles. There are 17 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Travessia Andorinhas (Magé) X Guapimirim for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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