Trilha De Acesso Ao Tapera Do Morin

Trilha De Acesso Ao Tapera Do Morin is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Petrópolis. It runs between about 3,140 ft and 4,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 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 Petrópolis, about 1.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tapera Morin, Morro da Oficina and Pedra do Itamarati ou Cabeça de Cavalo. Cachoeira Arco Iris and Cachoeira do Degrau are within about 3 miles. There are 23 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.