Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Do Pôr Do Sol E Pedra De Itaipava

1.5 mi
round trip
1,386 ft
climb
3,952 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Morro Do Pôr Do Sol E Pedra De Itaipava is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 2,760 ft and 3,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 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 Pedro do Rio, about 2.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Por do Sol 2, Por do Sol 1 and Pedra de Itaipava. Cachoeira da Rocinha is within about 3 miles. There are 6 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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