São Miguel
Salto do Cabrito trail PRC29SMI
Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande to Salto do Cabrito (PRC29SMI) is a circular walk on São Miguel. It starts at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande and reaches Salto do Cabrito waterfall.
The walk
The 8.6 km circuit takes about 3 hours. After the Fajã do Redondo Dam detour, follow the pipeline towards Salto do Cabrito. Return past Pico Vermelho and cross two streams. Use the suspension bridge at the second crossing.
The route uses tarmac, dirt paths, a metal walkway and steep steps. Expect some shade on the descent between Japanese cedars. Wear walking boots and carry drinking water.
What you'll see on the walk
Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Hot springs mark the start and finish of the walk.
Fajã do Redondo Dam
A detour reaches the dam before the descent towards the power plant.
Fajã do Redondo power plant
Steps beside the former hydroelectric plant lead to a metal walkway.
Salto do Cabrito
Steep steps descend to the power plant beside the waterfall.
Pico Vermelho
The geothermal plant stands beside the road on the return.
Getting to the start
Start at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. The circular route brings you back to the start.
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Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande to Salto do Cabrito map and GPX
The GPX track, the official trail page and directions to the start in Maps.
Closures and alerts
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