Pico das Agulhas Negras (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpiˌkuˌdaˌzaˈɡuˌʎɐsˈneˌgɾɐs]) is the fifth highest mountain in Brazil, standing at 2,791 metres (9,157 ft) above sea level, making it one of the highest in the Brazilian Highlands. It is located in Itatiaia National Park, in the Serra da Mantiqueira range, on the border of the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. It is the highest point in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the third highest peak in Minas Gerais, and the second highest in the Mantiqueira range.
The climb to the top was first attempted by Franklin Massena in 1856. Further attempts were made by André Rebouças in 1878 and by Horácio de Carvalho in 1898, but the summit was only reached in 1919, by Carlos Spierling and Osvaldo Leal.
There's a demading hiking trail (T3) leading to the summit.
The nearest mountain hut is Abrigo Rebouças located 1 827m/5 994ft WSW of the summit.
By elevation Pico das Agulhas Negras is
# 1 out of 31 in Parque Nacional Itatiaia # 2 out of 627 in the Mantiqueira Mountains # 3 out of 820 in Minas Gerais # 1 out of 1102 in Rio de Janeiro # 7 out of 5855 in Brazil
By prominence Pico das Agulhas Negras is
# 1 out of 31 in Parque Nacional Itatiaia # 5 out of 627 in the Mantiqueira Mountains # 4 out of 820 in Minas Gerais # 4 out of 1102 in Rio de Janeiro # 20 out of 5855 in Brazil
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