Sintra to Colares

- This is not a circular hike
- Expect at least 5 hours, length of 12 to 13 km, elevation gain of least 450 meters. Difficulty: Moderate.
- We will catch a bus in Colares to return to Sintra or you can take a bus to Cascais.
- We may encounter a trail that is blocked from trees that fell during the big March storm. I have a small saw to hack through but we might need to alter the course.

Our start point is the Palace Cafe across from the Sintra train station.
- There is train leaving Lisbon Rossio station at 10:01 arriving at 10:41.
- There is a train leaving Oriente station at 10:08 arriving at Sintra at 10:55.

We will not start hiking until after the train from Oriente has arrived and I believe everyone has made it to the start point, about 11h10.

Check here for schedules. https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en

If you want to come by car, there is a free parking lot about 500 meters from the Café. The address is Av Dr. Álvaro de Vasconcelos 13, 2710-420 Sintra, link to location --> RJ29+8M Sintra

Pack a picnic lunch and at least one liter of water.

There weather forecast for Sunday is near perfect for hiking, expect about 23 degrees, sunshine, with a nice breeze.

You can check the expected forecast here:
https://www.ipma.pt/pt/otempo/prev.localidade.hora/index.jsp#Lisboa&Sintra

If you have a place or are on the waiting list and change your mind, please change your RSVP, so another member can participate.

It is not allowed to smoke and to leave any trash during the hike!
By choosing to participate the event, you agree to undertake every reasonable personal safety precaution. Organizers are not responsible for theft or damage to members’ personal property, or any accidents or medical costs incurred to participants as a result of attending events. All involvement in activities and events organized and hosted by Lisbon Hiking Meetup will be at the members’ risk.

Dan