Recreation
There are 18.8 miles of roads and 24 miles of recreational trails in El Yunque. These trails are restricted to foot traffic (hiking) only. Use of horses, motorcycles or mountain bikes is not permitted on any trails. Dogs must be on a leash. Although there are no trails that presently accommodate wheelchair traffic, there are plans for a handicapped access trail in the near future.
Our recreation opportunities are organized two ways: by activity and by corridor. Click the corridor name to see it's opportunities:
- Road 191 North - La Mina Recreation Area (Does not require Reservation)
- Road 988 - Luquillo entrance (Does not require Reservation)
- Road 186 - El Toro Scenic Byway (Does not require Reservation)
- Road 191 South - Naguabo (Does not require Reservation)
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
Recreation areas located on 191 South may be accessed through the municipality of Naguabo.
The Road 186 Corridor is a 600-meter band of the historic PR Route 186 that was declared a Scenic Byway by the Puerto Rican government. It is the home of RĂo EspĂritu
Baño de Oro
Baño Grande
Caimitillo Recreation Area
El Portal de El Yunque
El Verde Ranger Station
Juan Diego
La Coca Falls
Las Cabezas Observation Point
Los Picachos