Pico do Urubu

Description

The Pico do Urubu trail is a route that leads to a natural viewpoint with a wide view of the Serra do Mar. The summit offers a 360º view of the mountain range of Serra dos Órgãos, highlighting iconic formations such as Dedo de Deus, Dedo de Nossa Senhora, Garrafão, and Escalavrado. It also provides a privileged view of Guanabara Bay, allowing you to see the city of Rio de Janeiro and some of its natural monuments, such as Pão de Açúcar and Corcovado. The path crosses areas of Atlantic Forest, with shaded sections and others more open near the top. The trail is considered to have moderate difficulty, requiring good physical conditioning mainly due to the continuous ascent. The effort is rewarded by the view at the summit, which stands out for its expansiveness.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 4h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 4.6 Km

Access status: Open

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Bad

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 1017m

Maximum Altitude: 1347m

Negative Unevenness: 191m

Positive Unevenness: 503m

Attractions that the trail offers

Peak

Mountain Range

Avifauna

Flora

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Estadual dos Três Picos

Cachoeiras de Macacu, Rio de Janeiro

651 km²

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 4.6 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 1017m

Maximum Altitude: 1347m

Negative Unevenness: 191m

Positive Unevenness: 503m