📜 A hiking trail leading to the Poço das Virgens waterfall, located on the plateau of the Serra do Mar.
🏞️ Traverse the route of the old Sorocabana railway to reach this beautiful cascade.
🌊 Discover the stunning Cachoeira Poço das Virgens
🚶♀️ Enjoy an easy to moderate hike through nature
🚂 Explore the path of an old railway line
🆓 Access is free and public
⚠️ Can be crowded on weekends; guards may restrict access or issue fines
🚧 Requires crossing a river where a bridge was washed away
🗺️ GPS track advised for those without navigation practice
💧 Bring at least 1 liter of water
🍎 Pack a light snack
🥾 Wear light hiking clothes, gaiters recommended
🎒 Carry a very light backpack
🗑️ Remember to bring your trash back and collect any litter
📏 Distance: 6.47 km
⬆️ Positive elevation gain: 198 m
⬇️ Negative elevation gain: 179 m
⛰️ Maximum elevation: 793 m
⏱️ Duration: 3 hours 25 minutes
🔄 Trail type: One Way
📍 Location: Near Evangelista de Sousa, São Paulo (Brazil)
🚗 Available at the base of RMS company guards near old Evangelista de Souza station
🛣️ Option to drive closer to the waterfall trail start, but parking further extends the walk