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In Umuarama are the most beautiful hiking trails in C. Jordão - 13 Kms
   In order to guide the walkers, about the extent and characteristics of the tracks (flat or hilly), a survey of distances was proceeded, in order to allow walkers, to plan their tour in advance. The hills are provided with benches for enjoying the view;      It's advisable to choose e flat terrain on the first walk, for not forcing the heart (due to the altitudes).Table of distances
1)
Trail around the lakes - Walking distance :1,400 mts
 
        
Departing from "Colonia" Mackenzie,  skirts up the 1st lake East side towards the upper lake, past the "Methodist Island",  heading towards South, walking all around until you get back to the upper Lake
dam, and to the starting point ("Colonia");
                   
2)
Umuarama Creek Trail (Predominantly level ) - (1,070 mts)  
       Starts  at  the U   Walk the steps down, to reach the creek, it takes you through the native forest  along the stream  until you see the singn "Colonia";
           
3)
Track "Zig-zag " - (1400 mts) 
      At  the  top of the hill you will  find  benches to rest and admire the view over Umuarama, its forests and fields and  the surroundings; ( Steps provided where needed);
4)
Orchard Trail - (hilly with steps - 1,100 mts)
       Walk along the old Umuarama orchard right in front the "Colonia".   This leads you Eastward penetrating into the Native Forest, coming to a small gate located along the northern boundary of the Mackenzie area.
       There are three options for your way back:
 I) Return by the same trail (1,100 mts); 
 II) Go to the East, along the border (1.050 Mts), returning to  "Colônia"  by V. Caajara, "Acampamento Mackenzie" and "Oripaba" properties ;
 III) Follow Westward along the border area with "Cond. Céu Azul", along the cypress hedge (planted in 1999),  until you reach the "Zig-zag" benches (660 mts);     This might be the best option to return to the "Colonia" -  (750 mts);
 5)
"7 - Falls" Track (to the  water sources); 
These watersheds  provide  Umuarama  with pure water.
 From the "Colonia", passing around  the upper lake and its dam, following the trail you'll find the entrance to the "7-Falls Trail". Enjoy an exceptional view along the stream with small waterfalls.
This very water flows to the La Plata River in Argentina.
    After walking 1,400 mts.you'll  find a fork where you'll choose between 2
  options for walking back:  
 1) Follow the "Ferns'-Trail"
1,350 mts to return to the starting point ; 
 2) Go to the right reaching the field, where you'll find a bench for enjoying the  view towards North and West. Once reaching the valley, there shall be 2 options:   1) Walk up the hill reaching the  general Umuarama water Reservoir,
  2) down towards the valley, landing at the Upper Lake Dam and "Colonia";

6)
Track towards "Itassú"  and "Itamuarama" Peaks; 
        From the upper Dam, walk to a curve of the eastbound road.  At the left next to abench starts the Path provided with steps (it's quite hilly), to reach the 1st bench - 800 mts walk. There you'll enjoy a breathtaking Westbound Umuarama-view, Campos do Jordao and the "Pedra do Bau";
      Should you feel encouraged climbing another 200 meters, you'll reach a second bench, also with a fabulous panorama.

7)
 The "Elliottii" trail - (400 mts);
          Leaving the dam of the upper lake,  through this trail  you'll  reach a bend of the internal access road to "Acampamento Mackenzie" and V. Caajara.
 There walking down to the left, you'll reach the Umuarama lake by the "Colonia".

)
The "East sunset Track " - (1300 mts)
          Departing from the "Colonia", walk eastbound, along the  internal access road to "Oripaba", "Acampamento Mackenzie" and  V. Caajara;
There you'll pass by two wickets and walking up the hill to a large terrace provided with a  bank, to enjoy the sunset, seen from  Eastern Umuarama;


       Should you detect any inaccuracy related the above descriptions please,  send your suggestion to email:       wh@agroreserve.com     -   Attention :  Edwin William Hering
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Umuarama – Trilhas

9-Apr-13


Trechos de Trilhas

Metros

1

"U" -> Colônia (via córrego Umuarama)

1068

2

Colônia até Banco Zigue-Zague

710

3

Pomar => Portão Divisa Mackenzie (pela mata)

1052

4

Portãozinho Divisa => Banco Zigue-Zague

660

5

Reservatório => 7 Quedas (pelo Campo)

1330

6

Banco Sul => Captação (trilha-campo)

615

7

Curva sr.Palmyro => 7 Quedas (pela mata)

1387

8

Volta do Lago Superior(Partindo da Barragem)

1412

9

Samambaias => Captação (Partir da curva sr. Palmyro)

1320

10

Colônia => Vista Por do Sol-Leste (atrás do Caajara)

1288

11

Curva sr. Palmyro => 1º Banco (Lado Itassú)

791

12

Do 1º Banco => 2º Banco (lado Itassú)

192

13

Trilha dos Elliottiis (Partindo da rua do Lago Superior)

406


Divisa do Condom. “ Céu Azul ” :

Metros

14

Trecho portãozinho => caixa águas servidas

377

15

Caixa águas servidas => Divisa NORTE Mackenzie

283


T o t a l =>>

12.891

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Lago superior - um dos encantos vistos nesta trilha plana


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