Cachoeira do Ramalho

Description

Cachoeira do Ramalho has a 90-meter free fall, with a spectacular viewpoint at its top and several swimming holes along the river. The trail is a circuit, with the ascent via the upper trail and the return following the bed of the Baiano River below. This is an old path that led drovers to the Vale do Pati, having been an area heavily exploited by mining. In addition to the majestic waterfall, various viewpoints and swimming holes, it is possible to see historical remnants from the mining era at various points. Photos: Vicente Leal E. Fernandez

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 5h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 9.02 Km

Access status: Open

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Hard

Signaling Level NonExistent

Conservation Bad

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 403m

Maximum Altitude: 728m

Negative Unevenness: 351m

Positive Unevenness: 351m

Attractions that the trail offers

Waterfall

Viewpoints

Ruins

Flora

Fauna

River

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional da Chapada Diamantina

Andaraí, Bahia

1,521 km²

Tips

The Ramalho Waterfall often runs dry during the dry season, so the best time to visit is in the summer. The circuit that leads to both the upper and lower parts of the waterfall has many forks and sections that are difficult to navigate. Hire a local guide if you choose to do the full circuit. Otherwise, take the trail in an out-and-back format, visiting only the lower part of the waterfall, as this option is easier to navigate.

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 9.02 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Hard

Signaling Level: NonExistent

Minimum Altitude: 403m

Maximum Altitude: 728m

Negative Unevenness: 351m

Positive Unevenness: 351m