El Yunque Trail
El Yunque Trail takes you up all the way to one of the highest points in the Forest: El Yunque Peak. This trail is accessed through the Caimitillo or Mt. Britton Spur trails. As the elevation changes you can observe different trees. Starting at Palo Colorado forest, you will ascend through sierra palms and eventually reach the cool mist of the rain forest at the peak cloud forest. Trail surface is a composite of asphalt, gravel and native stone, and can be muddy in places. There is a rain shelter mid-way along the first half of the trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Location: Road 191 km 12.0
Distance: 2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Elevation change: 1378ft / 420m
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. Hiking access to El Yunque Peak is available along Rd. 10. Access to El Yunque Peak through the El Yunque Trail will be closed at the entrance to Los Picachos Peak. Visitors will still be able to access Los Picachos Peak.
