Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso a Jacuba Maior

0.8 mi
round trip
1,810 ft
climb
4,942 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso a Jacuba Maior is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 3,980 ft and 4,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 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 Posse, about 3.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jacuba Maior, Filhote de Elefante and Jacuba Menor. There are 6 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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