Trilha de Mistérios Negros
Trilha de Mistérios Negros
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Ferrol, Spain697 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It is the PRC01 TER. It is a 5 km route, of medium difficulty, especially if it has rained recently because there are areas that become puddled and slippery. Duration is between 2 hours and 2 and a half hours depending on what stops. It is one of the most famous because you can take advantage of the route to visit the Gruta do Natal since it begins at its parking lot. On the days when the Grotto is open, the route is more crowded for this reason (something to keep in mind). At the beginning of the route you see A Lagoinha do Vale Fundo, which is a small lagoon in the middle of the forest. If it is foggy, the route is not worth it because ahead there are a couple of viewpoints and you can't see anything. In addition, the ground is more humid and puddles form easily. The route is mostly through forests or bushes, but at the end there is a one-km stretch and a little bit of road. There are some climbing sections between rocks that can be the most technically difficult.
Written 1 November 2023
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milano642 contributions
July 2024 • Family
One of the best trekking done in the Azores: they give it as difficult, but only because you have to help in several places (the part in the middle of the lava rocks) with your hands to jump and climb over large stones. But you succeed well, you help with branches of trees and bushes that never fail, even boys can do it (maybe children better not). Path that varies a lot, the first part for me was the most beautiful, the one with water, then obviously the crossing of the lava flow was not bad. We did it with full visibility and fairly dry ground and I must say we enjoyed it fully. I'm not sure that after the rain or with little visibility it's really nice as someone wrote. Do it absolutely and then go see the gruta do natal
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Written 20 August 2024
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Joana Pinto Coelho
Oeiras, Portugal14 contributions
June 2022 • Family
Reading the reviews, we were expecting sharp climbing and heavy trekking.
I carried a 5 month old baby in a strap on baby carrier and my boyfriend helped our 6yo along muddy paths.
The track is gorgeous, doable, though tricky at times.
It was one of our best afternoons on the island.
I carried a 5 month old baby in a strap on baby carrier and my boyfriend helped our 6yo along muddy paths.
The track is gorgeous, doable, though tricky at times.
It was one of our best afternoons on the island.
Written 29 June 2022
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donaldjohn4
Simcoe, Canada123 contributions
Jan 2020
If you are not in good to excellent condition stay away. They say this route is 4.9km - bologna. I have run my entire life and I know distances very well. This hike is at least 8km. Having said that, if you like a challenge like I do, you’ll have wonderful experience. Do not think you’ll complete this is an hour as it will take, at the minimum, 2 and possibly 3. Be on the lookout for red/yellow markers that indicate the correct route. This are not always easy to spot. Be prepared to climb boulders, trek through mud and possibly twist ankles. Again, not for the faint of heart. Recommendation - for trekkers only.
Written 21 January 2020
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treetrippers
Fredericton, Canada663 contributions
Mar 2022
It says 5 km but seems much more, beginning and end easy walk but the middle…. You are travelling through lava fuels, some parts of trail have lots of climbing over sharp boulders in fairly narrow areas. Also at times you are as if in a rain forest.
Written 29 March 2022
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JWis
62 contributions
Jan 2020
If you know Lord of the Rings, then you may well like this trail. we went off-season and had it COMPLETELY to ourselves. what a treat! volcanic in some segments, as well as marshy elsewhere, and often "elvin" or "entlike" with moss-and- lichen covered gnarled tress. also very interesting caverns and fumaroles are nearby, if you want to feel a bit 'dwarven.'
Written 20 January 2020
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Jeannette L
Gaithersburg, MD94 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This is not an easy trail, there are tree roots, rocks and low hanging tress and you need to be able to step up / down and pull yourself through some tighter spots. But it is definitely worth it. Just under 5km (3 miles) and took approx 2 1/2 hours - we stopped a lot for photos. I would recommend good footwear (we wore our trail shoes). Last 1/2 mile is on the road back to the car park.
Written 27 November 2018
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Jiffifi
Boston, MA75 contributions
Dec 2017
Sections of this trail made me feel like I was traveling through middle earth. There are a few neat ponds that you walk by, as well as these large hills made of blank volcanic rock that you weave between. In between these hills you sort of go down into little canyon like places where there are these cool twisty trees completely covered in moss and ferns. It's really beautiful. When we did the trail it was rather wet and slippery. The trail isn't really difficult in terms of being strenuous, but there are parts that involve bending over and stepping carefully. The trees grow very low and if you're tall you might whack your head a few times. I wouldn't recommend this trail for people with mobility issues but for the average person it is very doable and a really beautiful hike. Just be prepared for mud!
Written 6 January 2018
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KANewYork
New York City, NY3,632 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
This is a nice hike. Lots of areas are boggy/marshy and some parts are narrow which makes this trail moderately tough. Quite a pretty one nevertheless with changing landscapes. You begin near a small and pretty lake. The walk then takes you in under the cover of the scrub trees. This is where it gets a little tough with lots of boggy areas. Good luck if it rained the last night! The two volcanic rock mounds or the misterios provide a nice contrast to the rest of the landscape. At a point during the hike you are practically at the base of one and can climb up onto it, but be careful as these rocks are pretty sharp. The landscape later changes into pine trees and then grasslands. There are some wooden gates along the trail, make sure you close it after you- they help keep the cows safe. The whole circle takes a couple of hours.
Written 30 October 2016
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Emilia E
8 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
This trail is about 5 km and begins just past the grutta natal. You got a good map in the beginning of it and has marks all the way around so really easy to find your way. Says on the sign it takes about 2,5 hours, but we made it in under 2h.
The first half of it was absolutely amazing with dense cool forest around. The middle bit has a bit of climbing up and down some rocks but not hard at all, only good fun. The second half went through a cow field and more open terrain where apparently its quite muddy and wet most of the time, We had some rain coming down on us once we reached this area and had water up ankle deep. We figured this was due to the rain but the locals told us it's always like that on this trail so bring spare socks and good shoes.
Good trail and once your done pay the grutta natal a visit.
The first half of it was absolutely amazing with dense cool forest around. The middle bit has a bit of climbing up and down some rocks but not hard at all, only good fun. The second half went through a cow field and more open terrain where apparently its quite muddy and wet most of the time, We had some rain coming down on us once we reached this area and had water up ankle deep. We figured this was due to the rain but the locals told us it's always like that on this trail so bring spare socks and good shoes.
Good trail and once your done pay the grutta natal a visit.
Written 6 September 2016
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