Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Médio De Magé

0.5 mi
round trip
880 ft
climb
2,231 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Médio De Magé is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos. It runs between about 1,350 ft and 2,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 880 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 Xalé, about 2.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico Pequeno de Magé, Pico Medio de Magé and Pedra Intocada. Cachoeira Inhomirim and Cachoeira do Itacolomi are within about 3 miles. There are 22 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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