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Los Picachos

Current Conditions
Only access from El Yunque Trail. / Único acceso desde El Yunque Trail.

This is a short hike that is along a side spur of the El Yunque Trail, and leads to a stone masonry platform with a 360 degree view vista point.  The views are really nice toward the east shore and you are within the Elfin Woodland Cloud forest.

Distance: 0.2 miles (0.3 km)

Difficulty: Moderate

Special Safety Messages: Accessed by an extremely steep stone staircase.

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Esta es una caminata corta que se realiza a lo largo de la vereda El Yunque y conduce a una plataforma de mampostería de piedra con un punto de vista de 360 ​​grados. Las vistas son realmente espectaculares hacia la costa este y estás dentro del bosque nuboso.

Ubicación: Solo se puede acceder a través de la vereda El Yunque. Abierto por caminando. El acceso al Pico El Yunque a través de la Vereda El Yunque estará cerrado en la entrada al Pico Los Picachos.

Distancia: 0.2 millas (0.3 km)

Dificultad: Moderada

Nota de seguridad: Acezado por una escalera de piedra distintivamente empinada.

General Information

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Getting There

Elevation

3,175 feet

Directions

Access only from El Yunque trail. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

People swimming at Juan Diego

Most of the recreation facilities on the El Yunque National Forest are on Road 191 North in Rio Grande.  The road and most of the recreation sites and trails were cons

Last updated March 26, 2025