Trilha Transcarioca
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,094 ft
- climb
- 644 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha Transcarioca is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, inside Área de Proteção Ambiental Paisagem Carioca. It runs between about 140 ft and 640 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 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 Rio de Janeiro, about 3.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Agulha do Inhangá, Morro de São João and Morro da Saudade. Cachoeira do Santinho and Cachoeira dos Primatas are within about 3 miles. For camping, AP do Rio de Janeiro is within about 6 miles. There are 22 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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