Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso a Serra Grande

2.0 mi
round trip
3,049 ft
climb
3,491 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso a Serra Grande is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (3.9 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental da Bacia do Rio São João/Mico-Leão-Dourado. It runs between about 1,010 ft and 3,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,580 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 Aldeia Velha, about 2.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serra Grande. Shangri-la is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Toca da Onça is 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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