Trilha Da Cuca
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,296 ft
- climb
- 3,917 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Trilha Da Cuca is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in São Paulo, Brazil. It runs between about 2,880 ft and 3,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Caieiras, about 4.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Morro do Shangrila and Alto do Pirituba. Cachoeira da Brasilândia and Cachoeira do Ajuá are within about 3 miles. For camping, Safira Parque de Lazer - Camping is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Da Cuca for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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