Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Ligação Do Maromba Sul Com a Crista Da Leoa

0.8 mi
round trip
606 ft
climb
8,081 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Ligação Do Maromba Sul Com a Crista Da Leoa is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Nacional do Itatiaia. It runs between about 7,780 ft and 8,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Maromba, about 4.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maromba Sul, Pedra Cabeça de Leão and Pico da Maromba. Cachoeira das Flores is within about 3 miles. For camping, Rancho Caído and Rancho Caído are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Trilha De Ligação Do Maromba Sul Com a Crista Da Leoa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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