Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Acesso Ao São João

1.4 mi
round trip
2,510 ft
climb
5,289 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Acesso Ao São João is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 3,190 ft and 5,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,300 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 Mury, about 4.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include São João, Morro da Areia and Pedra do Saion. Cachoeira is within about 3 miles. 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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