Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Do Macaco E a Pedra Do Rolador

1.7 mi
round trip
2,359 ft
climb
3,221 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Do Macaco E a Pedra Do Rolador is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 2,520 ft and 3,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,330 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 southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Agulha da Cuíca, Pedra do Rolador and Pico do Cavalo. Cachoeira Véu de Noiva is within about 3 miles. There are 8 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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