Trilha De Acesso Ao João Grande
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,676 ft
- climb
- 5,265 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha De Acesso Ao João Grande is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 3,640 ft and 5,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 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 Itaipava, about 3.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include João Grande, Maria Comprida and Joãozinho. There are 15 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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