Pedra Branca peak
Rio's highest.
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Pedra Branca State Park protects a tract of Atlantic Forest in the west of Rio de Janeiro and is one of the largest urban nature parks in the world, covering 12,394 hectares, about a tenth of the city, and more than half of the city's remaining Atlantic Forest. It holds the Pico da Pedra Branca, Rio's highest point at 1,024 metres. It is ringed by the districts of Guaratiba, Bangu, Realengo, Jacarepaguá, Barra da Tijuca, Recreio, Grumari and Campo Grande. European settlement of the range began in the late 16th century; extensive coffee plantations followed in the 19th, prompting a reforestation movement, and in the early 20th century the old estates were split into small banana plantations. The area was declared of public utility in 1963 and the park was formally created by law on 28 June 1974. The park feeds the Pau da Fome, Camorim and other reservoirs, and has hiking trails through forest and viewpoints. The climb to the summit is long; check trails and safety before setting out.
Rio's highest.
Half of the city's.
And trails.
West Zone, Rio de Janeiro
Yes, it is among the largest urban parks in the world, about a tenth of the city.