Trilha Pedra De Benfica
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,679 ft
- climb
- 4,381 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha Pedra De Benfica 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 2,710 ft and 4,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,060 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 Lumiar, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pedra de Benfica, Pedra Eller and Pedra dos Mafforts. Cachoeira Branca is within about 3 miles. For camping, Poço Feio and Camping Toca da Onça are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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
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