Trilha Da Cachoeira Das Andorinhas
- 3.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,653 ft
- climb
- 1,475 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha Da Cachoeira Das Andorinhas is an out-and-back trail, 3.6 miles each way (7.2 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Reserva Biológica do Tinguá. It runs between about 100 ft and 1,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,720 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 Xerém, about 1.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Congonhas. Cachoeirão and Cachoeira das Andorinhas are within about 3 miles. There are 2 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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