A rigorous mountain endurance hike, established 2008.
The Brutal is designed for seasoned hikers and those in excellent physical condition who are accustomed to navigating mountainous terrain. The route leads hikers up El Tucuche, descends to Maracas Bay, and continues over Lloango Mountain, finishing back at Maracas, St. Joseph.
Despite its difficulty, the sense of accomplishment and exhilaration from conquering obstacles and reaching the mountain's summit is unparalleled.
16.5km · 1,461.5m total climb · 5–7 hrs
Directions to Assembly Point
Fill out the form below to reserve your spot on The Brutal 2026.
The Brutal is an advanced mountain endurance hike involving steep ascents, technical descents, river terrain, and remote coastal trail sections. Participants acknowledge these inherent risks before registering.
By registering, participants voluntarily assume all risks of injury, illness, or death associated with participation in a strenuous, remote mountain hiking event.
Participants release Island Hikers, its organizers, marshals, and affiliates from any liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in The Brutal 2026.
Participants confirm they are in excellent physical condition and accustomed to navigating mountainous terrain, as required for this event.
Participants consent to being photographed or filmed during the event, and grant Island Hikers the right to use this media for promotional purposes.
In the event of injury or medical emergency, participants authorize Island Hikers organizers to seek emergency medical treatment on their behalf.
Participants agree to follow all safety instructions from hike organizers and marshals throughout the event.
"Giving up is not in the blood." — Nims Dai
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The Brutal is an advanced mountain endurance hike involving steep ascents, technical descents, river terrain, and remote coastal trail sections. Participants acknowledge these inherent risks before registering.
By registering, participants voluntarily assume all risks of injury, illness, or death associated with participation in a strenuous, remote mountain hiking event.
Participants release Island Hikers, its organizers, marshals, and affiliates from any liability for injury, loss, or damage arising from participation in The Brutal 2026.
Participants confirm they are in excellent physical condition and accustomed to navigating mountainous terrain, as required for this event.
Participants consent to being photographed or filmed during the event, and grant Island Hikers the right to use this media for promotional purposes.
In the event of injury or medical emergency, participants authorize Island Hikers organizers to seek emergency medical treatment on their behalf.
Participants agree to follow all safety instructions from hike organizers and marshals throughout the event.
