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Ilhéu das Rolas Equator Loop
Loop on the small island of Rolas off São Tomé's southern tip, climbing to the Equator monument and returning along the Atlantic coast. The equator line crosses the island, so walkers step between hemispheres.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 5.6 km and 1.5-2 hours. Take the short ferry from Praia Inhame. Carry water and sun protection; the coastal path is exposed.
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0.0074, 6.5204
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Stand on the equator at the Marco do Equador
- Walk the Atlantic coast beach trail
- Look back to São Tomé's southern peaks
- Swim at Rolas beaches
- Look across the channel to São Tomé
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+7 m
Total Descent
-13 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
3.0
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.52
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 59.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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