Trilha Caracoles
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,023 ft
- climb
- 5,450 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha Caracoles is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in São Paulo, Brazil. It runs between about 5,230 ft and 5,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Campos do Jordão, about 6.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro Pedra-de-fogo. Cachoeira Galharada is within about 3 miles. For camping, CCB Campos do Jordao and Fim da estrada are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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