the park is an experience in itself, as it is home to some beautiful natural attractions, as well a number of adventure activities, such as tree climbing, zip lining, and rappelling.

to begin the hike, participants have a choice of two routes, as the trail is in a loop, with each entrance on separate sides of the park.

it is one of the oldest hiking trails in the city, dating back to 1753, when it was used to connect the lagoa de freitas lagoon with the neighboring ipanema and copacabana.