Agulhinha do Inhangá

Route

There are three ways to reach the base of the Agulhinha: climbing up the Morro dos Tabajaras from Rua Siqueira Campos, in Copacabana, on section 23 of the Trilha Transcarioca; climbing up through the Parque da Chacrinha, in the opposite direction of the section; or climbing up from Botafogo, via Rua Arnaldo Quintela. The first way is the least tiring and the one that takes you closest to the base of the Agulhinha, which can only be reached by climbing. Going up from Botafogo or through the Parque da Chacrinha means having to climb the Morro de São João (and enjoy its beautiful lookouts). The tracklog shown represents the ascent from Botafogo, descending via the Tabajaras, which starts with a tiring climb to the top of the Morro de São João and then descends toward the base of the Agulhinha do Inhangá. The trail is 100% in the shade, with the greatest exposure to the sun on the Agulhinha itself.