Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha De Ligação Piabas Ao Caetés, Morro Dos Cabritos E Prainha

An out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

3.0 mi
round trip
4,393 ft
climb
1,459 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha De Ligação Piabas Ao Caetés, Morro Dos Cabritos E Prainha is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Parque Estadual da Pedra Branca. It runs between about 0 ft and 1,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,470 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 Nilópolis, about 17 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro da Onça, Morro de Santo Antônio da Bica and Morro da Itapuca. For camping, Camping Verde Mar and Glamping SPAço Livre are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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