Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Do Capeta
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,850 ft
- climb
- 5,220 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Do Capeta is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos. It runs between about 4,260 ft and 5,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 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 Petrópolis, about 4.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro do Tridente, Pico dos Dois Irmãos and Alto Ventania. Cachoeira Inhomirim and Cachoeira do Itacolomi are within about 3 miles. There are 23 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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