Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha Agulha-Urubu-Pombo

2.8 mi
round trip
3,569 ft
climb
4,034 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Agulha-Urubu-Pombo is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 1,490 ft and 4,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,060 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arraial do Sana, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peito do Pombo, Pico do Charaturco and Pedra do Urubu. Cachoeira Mãe and Cachoeira das Sete Quedas are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping da Ilha is within about 6 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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