Santa Catarina · Hiking

Trilha Do Arranha-Céu

1.6 mi
round trip
2,031 ft
climb
4,763 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Trilha Do Arranha-Céu is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Santa Catarina, Brazil. It runs between about 3,080 ft and 4,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,810 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Anitápolis, about 10 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pico do Arranha-Céu, Monte Kuhl and Pico Lajeado. For camping, Camping terra de gigantes is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Do Arranha-Céu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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