1 day7 Km (ida)easy
Trilha das Águas Claras
Distance
7 Km (ida)
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
easy
Transfer
5 km transfer
An easy trail to the Cachoeira das Águas Claras, in the Vale do Capão, with sweeping views of the Morrão and the Gerais. Mostly flat terrain after crossing the river.
An easy trail to the Cachoeira das Águas Claras, in the Vale do Capão, with sweeping views of the Morrão and the Gerais. Mostly flat terrain after crossing the river.
Highlights
- ◆Cachoeira das Águas Claras
- ◆Views of the Morrão
- ◆Easy, mostly flat trail
Day-by-day itinerary
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Águas Claras (7 km one way · ~2h30)
The trail starts at the Rio da Campinas (vehicle access). After crossing the river, it follows mostly flat terrain, with sweeping views of the Morrão and the Gerais do Morrão, to the Cachoeira das Águas Claras. Start before 9am, as the trail has little shade.
What's included
- ✓Guide trained in mountain safety and first aid, with knowledge of local history, geology and biodiversity
Not included
- ✕Transport to the trailhead (Rio da Campinas)
- ✕Meals
What to bring
- ✓Medium hiking backpack (20 to 50 litres), with a rain cover
- ✓Hiking boots or shoes with a grippy sole — we also recommend bringing sandals
- ✓Trousers, shorts, plus tops, socks, underwear and swimwear (preferably hiking clothes, in quick-dry fabric)
- ✓Light jacket or windbreaker
- ✓Hat
- ✓Water bottle or canteen, 1.5 L
- ✓Plastic bag to carry your waste back
- ✓Personal medication
- ✓Soap and sunscreen (biodegradable, preferably)
- ✓Rain poncho or waterproof cape
- ✓Headlamp
Payment
- •30% deposit to confirm the booking (Pix, cash or bank transfer)
- •Remaining 70% up to 48 hours before the trek
- •The price per person may vary with the number of people in the group
Good to know
- •Itineraries may change due to weather or safety conditions
- •We work with the minimum-impact concept and responsible tourism
- •Medical and rescue costs are not included
- •We keep a ratio of 1 guide per up to 4 people