Travessia Vale Das Videiras X Araras
An out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 3,266 ft
- climb
- 5,652 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Travessia Vale Das Videiras X Araras is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 3,360 ft and 5,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 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 Cascatinha, about 7.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra da Cuca, Pedra Comprida de Araras and Pedra da India. Cachoeira da Ponte Funda and Cachoeira Sete Quedas 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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Conditions and forecast
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