Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Focinho De Porco

1.0 mi
round trip
1,532 ft
climb
4,754 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Focinho De Porco is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Estadual dos Três Picos. It runs between about 3,760 ft and 4,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,060 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 Cachoeiras de Macacu, about 6.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Focinho de Porco, Pedra da Mariquita and Cume da Serra do Morro Queimado. Cachoeira Santo Amaro is within about 3 miles. For camping, Acampamento caçador and Acampamento caçador are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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