Trilha 5 Lagos
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,182 ft
- climb
- 8,346 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha 5 Lagos is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional do Itatiaia. It runs between about 8,000 ft and 8,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,240 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Maromba, about 7.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro do Massena, Pico dos Cones and Morro do Couto. Cachoeira das Flores and Cachoeira das Flores are within about 3 miles. For camping, Rancho Caído and Rancho Caído are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Trilha 5 Lagos for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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