Rio de Janeiro · Hiking

Trilha Do Peito De Pombo

3.0 mi
round trip
3,345 ft
climb
3,755 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Do Peito De Pombo is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (5.9 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 1,490 ft and 3,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,780 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 Arraial do Sana, about 1.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peito do Pombo, Pedra do Urubu and Bico da Ura Cada. Cachoeira das Sete Quedas and Cachoeira Mãe are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping da Ilha is within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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