Yokahú Tower
This 69 foot tower was built by Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth (former Forest Supervisor and Director of IITF) in the early 1960’s. Four types of the forest can be viewed from Yokahú Tower: Colorado (smooth to the south), Tabonuco (irregular surrounding with white-leaved Yagrumos), Palm (on the steep slopes) and Cloud Forest (on the ridges) are all visible along with the coastline and all the way to the Virgin Islands on a clear day (10 mile + view). The dense old forest of the Baño de Oro Research Natural Area in the upper Mameyes Valley to the east may also be viewed.
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Esta torre de 69 pies fue construida por el Dr. Frank H. Wadsworth (ex Supervisor Forestal y Director de IITF) a principios de los años 1960’s. Se pueden ver cuatro tipos de bosque desde la Torre Yokahú: Colorado (los arboles suave en el sur), Tabonuco (los arboles de Yagrumos con hojas blancas), Palma Sierra y el Bosque de Nubes (en las áreas altas). Se puede ver toda la costa y hasta las Islas Vírgenes en un día claro (10 millas + vista). También se puede ver el bosque antiguo del Área Natural de Investigación Baño de Oro en el valle superior de Mameyes, al este.
General Information
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. / Los perros deben llevar una correa de no más de 6 pies.
Getting There
Directions
From PR 3 Drive South on Carr. 191 8.8 km to a developed parking area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
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