Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Do Cuscuzeiro

An out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2.8 mi
round trip: 3,355 ft
climb: 4,108 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Do Cuscuzeiro is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental de Cairuçu. It runs between about 1,060 ft and 4,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,190 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 Patrimônio, about 4.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico do Cuscuzeiro. For camping, Camping do Rappa and Portal de Paraty are within about 6 miles. 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Do Cuscuzeiro for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.