Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Da Baleia

1.5 mi
round trip
1,672 ft
climb
4,638 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Da Baleia is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 3,240 ft and 4,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,440 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Nova Friburgo, about 2.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra da Baleia, Morro do Golfinho and Duas Pedras. There are 14 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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