Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha Alternativa Para Lagoa Azul

0.7 mi
round trip: 799 ft
climb: 1,274 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Trilha Alternativa Para Lagoa Azul is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 630 ft and 1,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 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 Rio de Janeiro, about 7.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro do Quitite, Morro Mata Cavalo and Pedra das Morcegas. Cachoeira do Sertão and Cachoeira em Rio Papagaio (segunda) are within about 3 miles. For camping, Descampado com bancos de troncos is within about 6 miles. There are 55 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.

Nearby · Caminho Do Pico Da Tijuca · Trilha Do Chapecó · Caminho Da Pedra Bonita

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Trilha Alternativa Para Lagoa Azul for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.