June 24 – Saturday
Pedra Branca State Park
Located at an elevation of 735 meters, Pedra do Quilombo is accessed via a beautiful 5.5-km trail that winds through Pedra Branca State Park, the world’s largest urban forest.
From its summit, we can see the western part of the city spread out before us in an incredible panoramic view: it’s possible to take in much of the Pedra Branca Massif as well as the Tijuca Massif, which includes Pedra da Gávea and Pico da Tijuca, among many others.
► LEVEL: Medium-Heavy
MEETING PLACE
1ST MEETING POINT: Taquara Bus Terminal – Across from the BRT station (TAQUARA)
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:00 a.m.
2nd MEETING POINT: End of Pau da Fome Road, Park Entrance.
DEPARTURE TIME: 10:00 a.m.
🚌 Buses 600 and 601 depart from São Francisco Xavier (Metro – Tijuca) and pass by the 1st MEETING POINT. So do several other buses throughout the city.
The location is easy to find.
NOTE: The hike starts at the second meeting point.
If you don’t know how to get to the second meeting point, just meet us at the first one, and we’ll set off together from there.
(Transportation options: van, Kombi, bus, rideshare, car, etc., etc., etc.).
WHAT TO PACK (SUGGESTIONS)
- A backpack large enough to hold your belongings
- 2 liters of beverages—water, sports drinks, juice
- Cereal bars, cookies, sandwiches
- Hiking Shoes (BRADOK)
- Flashlight (preferably a headlamp)
- Swimwear and a change of clothes
- Sunglasses, hat, or cap
- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- First Aid Kit
- Flip-flops (after the hike)
- Trash bag
INVESTMENT
R$ 35.00 per person – Payment must be made at the meeting point.
