Trilha do Padre Dória

Description

Located in the eastern part of the Serra do Mar State Park - Padre Dória Sector, starting near the Rio Pardo road. Considered a historic trail with great archaeological, cultural, and religious potential, it is part of the original road opened by Padre Dória during the colonial period from 1832 to 1842, offering opportunities to observe not only the road layout but also types of constructions and drainage systems from that time, respecting the region's topography. This trail ends at the Pilão Waterfall in the Caraguatatuba Sector, making it an inter-sector crossing.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 5h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 9.29 Km

Difficulty Hard

Orientation Hard

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 702m

Maximum Altitude: 1125m

Negative Unevenness: 641m

Positive Unevenness: 396m

Attractions that the trail offers

Flora

Fauna

Viewpoints

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Estadual Serra do Mar - Núcleo Padre Dória

Salesópolis, São Paulo

262 km²

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Guidelines

Extension: 9.29 Km

Difficulty: Hard

Orientation: Hard

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 702m

Maximum Altitude: 1125m

Negative Unevenness: 641m

Positive Unevenness: 396m

Route

Following the original route of the old Dória road, it has archaeological remains and a drainage system from that period. Located in the eastern part of the Parque Estadual Serra do Mar - Núcleo Padre Dória, it can be considered a historic trail with great archaeological, cultural, and religious potential, as it is part of the old, original road opened by Padre Dória between 1832 and 1842. It is an opportunity to see construction techniques that respected the region's terrain. The departure time for the Trilha do Padre Dória is 7:00 a.m.; the activity lasts eight hours, with time for swimming, hiking, and contemplation. - Use insect repellent, sunscreen, closed-toe shoes, and gaiters; - If you see a wild animal, do not approach it; keep your distance and let it pass; - Do not eat in the natural pools, rivers, or waterfalls; - Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or use any other narcotic substances inside the Park; - Do not dispose of waste improperly (any kind of trash whatsoever) inside the park; - Pets are not allowed to enter or remain in the park.