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Difficulty: Challenging. Amenities: N/A. Special Safety Messages: Can be muddy in places. A portion of El Yunque Trail near El Yunque Peak is closed until December 2022 or further notice due to unsafe conditions, while repairs can be completed to a retaining wall that is unsafe for visitors.
You can visit for a hike on one of its many trails, bathe in natural pools beneath waterfalls, or relax and enjoy the scenery. Covering 28,000 acres, and receiving more than 200 inches of rain per year, El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rain forest in the US Forest System. With an average rainfall of 120 inches a year, El Yunque ...
The regular trails (La MIna, Big Tree etc are fine with hiking sandals. But, there are some more strenuous trails at El Yunque- Going to EL Yunque Peak, El Toro peak and doing Tradewinds require good shoes, some food, water and some endurance (listed from moderate to more difficult).
Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 0.4 miles / 0.6 km (one way) Elevation: 2,067 to 2,427 feet / 630-740 meters. Location: Road 191 km 12.1. One of the easiest hikes in El Yunque is just 100 feet south of the Sierra Palm Visitor Center on Road 191 km 12.1.
El Yunque Trail. Discover this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Carata de la Mina, East Region. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
La Coca Trail offers a walk in the lower montane forest among the Tabonuco forest. This is a very difficult and challenging trail – stay on the trail – this is where most people get lost in the forest. Very primitive and muddy and bring lots of water with you – the return trip is all uphill.
3 cze 2023 · La Coca Trail in El Yunque National Forest is a difficult hike with a rewarding swimming hole at the end. A must visit in Puerto Rico!
