This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Pico Papagaio Hike from Santo António
Steep hike from Príncipe's small capital to the summit of Pico Papagaio, the peak that rises over Santo António. The last section is a rope-assisted scramble through wet forest.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 13.5 km return on the mapped path (operators quote about 10 km) and around 5 hours; operators rate it difficult. It is steep and slippery even in good weather; avoid it in heavy rain.
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1.6380, 7.4200
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb above Santo António
- Use the fixed ropes near the top
- Look out over Príncipe's north coast
- See endemic birds of Príncipe
- Walk through old cocoa-plantation land
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
+409 m
Total Descent
-409 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
60.2
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.55
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: 49.1 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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