Climbing to the Summit of Pico das Agulhas Negras ('Black Needles Peak') at 2,791 meters (9,157 ft) MSL, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais States, Itatiaia National Park, Brazil.
Pico Agulhas Negras is on the list of the 10 highest peaks in Brazil and is located in the Upper Part of the Itatiaia National Park: it is in fifth place in the Brazil ranking, it is the first highest in the State of Rio de Janeiro and the third highest peak of Minas Gerais (2,791m / 9,157ft).
The name of the massif originates from the grooves, or channels, vertical grooves that, seen from afar, resemble needles parallel to each other.
It has a difficult level, due to the climbing sections and two points where climbing equipment is required. Starting from the park entrance, we walked 3 km / 1,86 mile along a dirt road to the Rebouças shelter.
From there, we entered the trail (2,6 km / 1,61 m) towards the summit, passing through typical vegetation and breathtaking landscapes. From the summit, we saw the Prateleiras Massif, Morro do Couto, Serra Fina, Pedra do Sino and Pedra do Altar.
In 5h32m / 6 km (round trip).
The Itatiaia National Park was created in June 1937 and is the first National Park created in Brazil. Located in Serra da Mantiqueira, it covers the municipalities of Itatiaia and Resende, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, and Bocaina de Minas and Itamonte, in the State of Minas Gerais.
10 highest in Brazil:
Neblina -2.995,30
31 de março -2.974,18
Bandeira- 2.891,32 ✅
Pedra da Mina - 2.798,06 ✅
Agulhas Negras - 2.790,94 ✅
Cristal - 2.769,05 ✅
Monte Roraima - 2.734,05
Morro do Couto - 2.680
Pedra do Sino de Itatiaia - 2.670
Pico dos Três Estados - 2.665
PS My personal record is the Veintimilla Summit at 6,234 meters (20,452 ft) SML, 'El Chimborazo' Volcano at 6,263 meters (20,702 ft) SML, Equador.
The summit of Mount Everest is higher above sea level, but the summit of Chimborazo is widely reported to be the farthest point on the surface from Earth's center.
Climbing to the Summit of Pico das Agulhas Negras ('Black Needles Peak') at 2,791 meters (9,157 ft) MSL, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais States, Itatiaia National Park, Brazil.
Pico Agulhas Negras is on the list of the 10 highest peaks in Brazil and is located in the Upper Part of the Itatiaia National Park: it is in fifth place in the Brazil ranking, it is the first highest in the State of Rio de Janeiro and the third highest peak of Minas Gerais (2,791m / 9,157ft).
The name of the massif originates from the grooves, or channels, vertical grooves that, seen from afar, resemble needles parallel to each other.
It has a difficult level, due to the climbing sections and two points where climbing equipment is required. Starting from the park entrance, we walked 3 km / 1,86 mile along a dirt road to the Rebouças shelter.
From there, we entered the trail (2,6 km / 1,61 m) towards the summit, passing through typical vegetation and breathtaking landscapes. From the summit, we saw the Prateleiras Massif, Morro do Couto, Serra Fina, Pedra do Sino and Pedra do Altar.
In 5h32m / 6 km (round trip).
The Itatiaia National Park was created in June 1937 and is the first National Park created in Brazil. Located in Serra da Mantiqueira, it covers the municipalities of Itatiaia and Resende, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, and Bocaina de Minas and Itamonte, in the State of Minas Gerais.
10 highest in Brazil:
Neblina -2.995,30
31 de março -2.974,18
Bandeira- 2.891,32 ✅
Pedra da Mina - 2.798,06 ✅
Agulhas Negras - 2.790,94 ✅
Cristal - 2.769,05 ✅
Monte Roraima - 2.734,05
Morro do Couto - 2.680
Pedra do Sino de Itatiaia - 2.670
Pico dos Três Estados - 2.665
PS My personal record is the Veintimilla Summit at 6,234 meters (20,452 ft) SML, 'El Chimborazo' Volcano at 6,263 meters (20,702 ft) SML, Equador.
The summit of Mount Everest is higher above sea level, but the summit of Chimborazo is widely reported to be the farthest point on the surface from Earth's center.