the two-hour hike is not in vein, as during the journey participants are treated to dense natural forest, filled with exotic species of flora and fauna, as well as a number of historical and cultural sites, such as the old ruins of colonial buildings.

the true premium for the fatiguing hike is the view that is offered at the end of the trail, which not only allows hikers to grasp a gauge on the full extent of the pedra branca park, but also some of the city's most tropical neighborhoods, including barra da tijuca, and jacarepaguá .

in the distances it is possible to see some of rio's most iconic landmarks, with enough space between to experience a pleasant degree of separation between the bustle of the city and the liberation of nature.