Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Santo Aleixo

2.8 mi
round trip
3,294 ft
climb
4,827 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao Pico Santo Aleixo is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 2,340 ft and 4,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,790 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 Sossego do Imbé, about 6.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico das Orquídeas, Peito de Moça and Pico Médio. There are 4 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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