Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso a Lapa

0.4 mi
round trip
181 ft
climb
2,851 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso a Lapa is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,700 ft and 2,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 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 Maria Mendonça, about 2.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include PEDRA FURADA and Morro da Invernada. Cachoeira e poço Fundo is within about 3 miles. There are 4 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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