Did you know that you don ‘t have to go far from the city to venture into nature? After all, there are trails in São Paulo and the metropolitan region where you can go for a different walk with plenty of greenery. Check out our unmissable suggestions!
Trails in São Paulo to enjoy nature
Ipiranga Creek Spring Trail
If you’re looking for trails in São Paulo and want to start with a light route, this trail is perfect! Inside the Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga, in the Jardim Botânico, it takes you 720 meters round trip. At the end of the walk, you can also visit the source of the Ipiranga River.
📍 Avenida Miguel Estefano, 3031 – Água Funda
Pedra Grande Trail
In the north of the capital, in the Cantareira State Park, you can take an incredible walk to leave the madness of everyday life behind.
Opened to the public in 1989, the park is one of the largest native urban forests in the world. One of the most popular trails is Pedra Grande, which offers a panoramic view of the city.
📍 Rua do Horto, 1799 – Horto Florestal
Trail of Life
The Trilha da Vida (Life Trail), located in the Guarapiranga reservoir region, would be just like any other trail. However, one detail changes the whole experience: it can only be done blindfolded! So if you want a different experience, you can’t miss it.
📍 Estrada da Riviera, 3286 – Jardim Riviera
Trail of Silence
The trail takes its name from the dense vegetation that muffles much of the noise produced by the roads surrounding Jaraguá Park. In other words, the perfect way to disconnect from the big city.
📍 Rua Antônio Cardoso Nogueira, 539 – Vila Chica Luiza
Sagui Waterfall Trail
A waterfall in the far south of the capital is Cachoeira do Sagui. It is located inside Fazenda Maravilha, a private property and the area is environmentally preserved. To get there, you just need to take an easily accessible trail.
📍 Estrada Engenheiro Marsilac (from the Parelheiros neighborhood, just follow the road)
Pai Zé Trail
For those who want an incredible view of the city, a good option is to visit Pico do Jaraguá. The climb to its summit can be made via the Pai Zé Trail, which is around 3.5 km long and can take around 1 .5 hours.
📍 Rua Antônio Cardoso Nogueira, 539 – Vila Chica Luiza
Bica Trail
This trail is in the Jaraguá State Park and, as the name suggests, leads to an old local water spout. With only 800 meters and an easy route, it is an option for those who want to visit nature with children and beginners.
📍 Rua Antônio Cardoso Nogueira, 539 – Vila Chica Luisa
Trails in Greater São Paulo
Caminhos do Mar Trail
For those looking for trails in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, the Serra do Mar State Park is an unmissable option for enjoying nature.
One of them is the Cachoeira da Torre Trail. Nine kilometers long, the trail takes an average of six hours and offers incredible views of the Baixada Santista.
There is also the Historical Monuments Trail, which passes along the stone path taken by Dom Pedro I during the proclamation of Independence.
📍 Caminho do Mar, Km 42 – Alto da Serra, São Bernardo do Campo/SP
Waterfall Trail
This trail is located in the Cabuçu Nucleus of the Cantareira State Park, in an area of great environmental conservation. Due to its long route (5.2km) and high level of difficulty, it is recommended for people with experience in hiking and good physical conditioning.
You can admire the local fauna, especially the native birds, and finally take a relaxing dip in the waters of the waterfall!
📍 Avenida Pedro de Souza Lopes, 7903 – Jardim São Luís, Guarulhos/SP
Water Trail
Another of the trails near São Paulo is in the Águas Claras section of the Cantareira State Park. It is a detour from the Samambaiaçu trail and is just as worthwhile as the main route! After walking through preserved forest, you can see small, crystal-clear waterfalls.
📍 Avenida Senador José Erminio de Morais, s/n – Serra da Cantareira, Mairiporã/SP
Ocelot Trail
Finally, this medium-difficulty trail allows you to observe both the native forest and exotic species that have been planted there, such as pine trees.
📍 Avenida Pedro de Souza Lopes, 7903 – Jardim São Luís, Guarulhos/SP
