Extremely long waits for the ledge photo. I went on a Wednesday and reached the top at about 11 AM. waited about two hours to take the ledge photo. Hike is short and starts across the Guaratiba beach. Take the stairs next to the Guaratiba seafood restaurant up into town and you’ll then start seeing signs for the trail. Amazing views, just be prepared for a very long wait. Professional photographer which charges R $5 per photo but it’s optional.

The landscape really is beautiful and the photos are sensational. If they told me to go again my answer would be “once is enough”. We left Copacabana towards Barra do Guaratiba, by Uber (about R$ 90.00) and 1h30min! When we got there, Uber dropped us off at location The motorcycle taxi left us at the foot of a trail that he also didn't know where it led to. He told us to go and ask the people we met. As we were already there, we started climbing! Good thing the cell phone's GPS worked and gave us a route. It was about 50 minutes of trail that I consider moderate to intense…a lot of climbing and rocks. We arrived at the telegraph stone (Barra do Guaratiba viewpoint - on the cell phone map), there is a photographer who charges R$ 5.00/photo and gives tips on posing. On the way back we took a different route and then left at what would be the entrance to the correct trail. Then some more downhills to get to where we took the Uber to get back. It took about 4 hours between going and returning to Copacabana. If you could give some advice, take a closed tour with round-trip transfers and a guide on the trail...at least you'll go more safely and won't have any worries.

We took an Uber here from The Atlantis Copacabana. 129 Reais/$23. Took 1.5 hour ride. Due to the steep winding narrow road got us to the park gate. We hike exactly 1 mile to the “rock”. It is fairly steep. Large rocks and tree roots line the trail. No hand rails. There were a few local “water/juice” vendors along the trail. It was 30 mins up and 25 down. 800 ft elevation change/ascent. Recommend water/bug spray/camera(of course), Sun screen/towel. Incredible views. Upon arrival at the “rock”, there were 20 people in line to take their turn at multiple pose photos. That took 1 hour. Certainly worth the effort and wait.

The track is moderate, if you have been for a long time without exercising it can become difficult but the reward is wonderful beautiful view!!! I advise to go early, to avoid queues and to be able to stay calm to contemplate the place and take the photos quietly. For everything to be perfect super recommend @cariocastrilhastur, Alexandre and Mirlene are amazing, attentive from beginning to end, provide water and an exclusive mimo, good people with good energy.

Punctual, polite, friendly, attentive. It took water and repellent (which saved us).. rs. Respected the physical conditioning of everyone, making the journey at a comfortable pace. Showed knowledge of the route and of tourist and historical sights along the way.

We had a fantastic accompaniment to the Telégrafo Stone. Anderson took great photos, despite closed time. An incredible trail. Our group was very well received. Super recommend Anderson and Mirlene.

We went with the staff of Carioca Trails Tur, highly recommend! Excellent guides, attentive and welcoming. After the trail still took us to an amazing beach for bathing. If you go there, look for them on Instagram! Besides everything they still search and take at the hotel door.

Me and my fiancé made the telegraph stone trail with @cariocatrilhastur and I would not have loved it! Since the assistance in whatsapp by Mirlene, with all the complete information, sympathy and speed. Until the day of the trail with Anderson who was extremely attentive, patient and helpful. It was a very pleasant morning and I intend to do other tours with this company.

Going to the Telégrafo Stone was already special, go with Mirlene and Anderson from the Carioca trails tour as guides, was perfect! Super professional service, and we passed all safety and welcoming. Come from outside, we always have a little fear in RJ. I highly recommend them. Mariana and Marcelo.