Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Do Indio

2.5 mi
round trip
3,406 ft
climb
4,113 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso a Pedra Do Indio is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,810 ft and 4,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,300 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 Vale de Bonsucesso, about 3.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra do Índio, Mirante do Ouro and Morro Agudo. Cachoeira dos Frades is within about 3 miles. For camping, Acampamento caçador and Acampamento caçador are within about 6 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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