A circular trail of about 5 km in central Terceira, starting beside Gruta do Natal and Lagoa do Negro. A central stretch crosses old lava flows overgrown with dense forest, where hikers scramble over rocks and roots and duck under branches.
Highlights
- Lava field scramble
- Cryptomeria and heather forest
- Lagoa do Negro
Good to know
- About 5 km, 2 to 3 hours
- Free parking fills up; arrive early
- Muddy and slippery; wear grippy footwear
