Trilha da Pedra Bonita

Description

The trails were originally used by the local residents on their way to their farms. At the beginning of the path to Pedra Bonita, you can still see the original pavement made with pé-de-moleque. With the opening of larger roads, these paths fell into disuse. Pedra Bonita was deforested throughout the 19th century to meet the demand for wood and charcoal generated by the city's expansion. The area was then occupied by small rural properties that cultivated flowers and food sold at markets in Rio. The area was added to the Tijuca National Park in the 1960s. Pedra Bonita is located in front of the rock formation that made Pedra da Gávea famous, known as the Emperor's Head. According to folklore, it is what remains of the effigy of the Phoenician King, who allegedly attempted to colonize Rio in ancient times. Upon reaching the top, there is a large stone plateau from where you have a stunning view of São Conrado Beach, Morro Dois Irmãos, the South Zone, Pedra da Gávea, Barra da Tijuca, and the Tijuca Forest. The sunset is the highlight. When descending the trail, it's worth visiting the paragliding ramp, from where hang gliders and paragliders take off and land on Pepino Beach in São Conrado.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 1h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 1.15 Km

Difficulty Easy

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 693m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m

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Attractions that the trail offers

Fauna

Viewpoints

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

39.6 km²

Gustavo Silva 11/05/2024

segunda trilha básica, na minha opinião, muito bom, a parada é ter disposição pra aguentar as subidas, uma excelente vista, tudo de bom!!!

Lara Araújo 31/07/2023

A trilha em si é maravilhosa e de fácil execução, porém tanto banheiro como restaurante estavam fechados (no domingo). A região não pega sinal de internet e é bem difícil chamar Uber, tivemos que andar por 2km na região até achar um local qual o Uber subiria para realizar a descida

Janaina Araujo 12/03/2023

Special day

Fabiano Fidelis 16/10/2022

Ótima para iniciantes, porém é de difícil acesso para quem vai de transporte público. Há de ter paciência para esperar a linha que passa em frente à guarita ou tomar um Uber/Táxi até a mesma.

Rejane Suzuki 28/08/2022

Trilha bem bonita, vale a pena a subida. Muitos macacos e quatis, bem legal. Vista maravilhosaaaaa... Tem um centrinho de apoio com café e banheiro. Muito top.

Paula Rascão 10/07/2022

a trilha da pedra Bonita é bastante sombreada, de fácil orientação e a mesmo com névoa, a vista é espetacular!

Bianca Rocha 22/01/2021

Everyone should do this hike. It’s very easy, the worst part is to arrive at the beginning of the trail. But the view is just stunning! We can see how different landscapes Rio de Janeiro can have. Be aware of the monkeys, they can attack, so don’t keep too much time looking at them.

Warnings

Environmental conservation

30/12/2022

Environmental conservation

19/12/2022

Environmental conservation

29/11/2022

Environmental conservation

10/07/2022

Environmental conservation

22/01/2021

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 1.15 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 0m

Maximum Altitude: 693m

Negative Unevenness: 0m

Positive Unevenness: 0m