Mirante da Cascatinha

Description

This trail is literally a work of art. The small waterfall that gives the lookout its name has been the subject of numerous paintings by artists invited by the former owner of the area, Visconde de Taunay. The painter was part of the French Artistic Mission of 1816. In 1855, another historical landmark appears on this trail: the Mayrink Chapel. The Mayrink Chapel is located on the Historical Circuit, which explores 150 years of reforestation in Tijuca. The Cascatinha Lookout is part of the Peaks Circuit, which leads to still little-explored peaks in the region. The trail, lasting 1h30, is of medium difficulty. With a vigorous ascent, it allows for rest stops but has uneven terrain and stepped paths. In the end, the lookout offers a view that includes not only the Cascatinha but also the Pedra do Conde, the Pico da Tijuca, and a small part of the Port Zone of Rio.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 2h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 2.6 Km

Difficulty Easy

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Excellent

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 474m

Maximum Altitude: 535m

Negative Unevenness: 106m

Positive Unevenness: 106m

Attractions that the trail offers

Viewpoints

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

39.6 km²

Claudia Ribeiro 16/08/2021

O lugar é bem agradável. O caminho é bem tranquilo, cerca de 25/30 minutos e a paisagem é linda. Depois fizemos a trilha sentido museu do açude, que dá uns 40 minutos de caminhada, caso a pessoa não queira voltar pela trilha do mirante da cascatinha.

Warnings

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 2.6 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 474m

Maximum Altitude: 535m

Negative Unevenness: 106m

Positive Unevenness: 106m