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Trilha do Poço do Pito

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Trilha do Poço do Pito

Trilha do Poço do Pito

Description

Visitors traverse a section of preserved forest along the Paraibuna River, passing by the Lajeado and waterfalls. On this trail, it is possible to observe the pirapitinga, a fish species endemic to the Paraibuna River watershed, jumping to catch insects and wild fruits.

Guidelines

Extension: 10.18 Km

Difficulty Moderate

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure Medium

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 899m

Maximum Altitude: 958m

Negative Unevenness: 105m

Positive Unevenness: 105m

Tips

Not provided in this language

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 10.18 Km

Difficulty: Moderate

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 899m

Maximum Altitude: 958m

Negative Unevenness: 105m

Positive Unevenness: 105m

Route

The trail starts at the protected area's visitor center and follows a rural road for 1,200m to the start of the trail section. From this point it goes upriver along the left bank of the Rio Paraibuna. The trail passes through sections of secondary forest, where you can see stretches of primary forest. After covering 3,200m you reach the Poço do Pito, a name given because a hunter lost his pipe (“pito”) while trying to reach the rapids. Entering the pool to swim is not allowed. On the way back, after 200m, on your right, is the access to the Lajeado rapids, where you can swim, have a snack and rest. Here you may see the juçara palm and the pirapitinga fish. Collecting plants or seeds from nature is not allowed. Return time to the visitor center: 1 hour 30 minutes; the whole hike is 8km and takes 3 to 4 hours. What to bring: Swimsuit/towel/comfortable clothes/hiking shoes/sunglasses/cap/hat/sunscreen/insect repellent/water and a snack.