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Lagoa Amélia Crater Hike from Bom Sucesso
Loop from Bom Sucesso through the cloud forest of Obô Natural Park to Lagoa Amélia, a crater at about 1,475 m that is now a marshy, moss-covered bowl. Komoot lists the loop at about 6.1 km with 300 m of climbing.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Around 2-3 hours return. The path is muddy and root-tangled; wear boots and expect rain at any time. The drier gravana season (June-August) is easiest.
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0.2884, 6.6120
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Walk into the Lagoa Amélia crater
- Look for endemic birds of São Tomé
- Pass through mossy cloud forest
- Visit the Bom Sucesso botanical area
- Combine with Monte Café
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
+264 m
Total Descent
-261 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
84.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.25
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
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Difficulty Analysis
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Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 25 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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