Rocha da Fajã descends from the regional road to Fajã da Praia do Norte, crossing the fossil sea cliff that marked western Faial before the Capelo Peninsula formed. The platform at its foot combines landslide material and lava, while its microclimate encouraged vineyards, cellars and summer houses. The circuit begins near the Ribeira das Cabras Bay viewpoint and loses height on rural tracks past fountains and cultivated fields.
Entering the cliff, vegetation becomes denser, with heather and Azorean whitewood associated with laurel forest. A short detour opens a view across the north coast. At the base, the route crosses Adão stream and joins Rua das Adegas toward Praia do Norte. The coastal area includes a beach known for surfing, a picnic site, a protected area for endemic plants and modest leisure facilities.
The trail continues into the centre of the fajã, passes the 1787 chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França and begins regaining height on a dirt track. On meeting the road again, it closes the circuit near the start. The medium grade reflects the descent and climb across the cliff; in return, geology, vegetation, settlement and coast are combined in one compact route.