Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
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 (Requires 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)
__________________________________________________
Hay 18.8 millas de carreteras y 24 millas de veredas recreativas en El Yunque. En estas veredas solo se permiten caminatas. El uso de caballos, motocicletas o bicicletas de montaña no está permitido en ninguna vereda. Por el momento no hay veredas que acomoden sillas de ruedas, hay planes para una vereda de acceso para discapacitados en un futuro cercano.
Nuestras oportunidades de recreación se organizan de dos maneras: por actividad y por corredor. Haga clic en el nombre del corredor para ver sus oportunidades:
- Carr. 191 Norte - Área Recreativa La Mina (Requiere reservación)
- Carr. 988 - Entrada de Luquillo (No se requiere reservación)
- Carr. 186 - Ruta Escénica Pico del Toro (No se requiere reservación)
- Carr. 191 Sur - Naguabo (No se requiere reservación)
Recreation Conditions Report
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Angelito Trail | Open | |
| Baño Grande | Open | No swimming permitted. / Prohibido cualquier actividad en el agua. |
| Baño de Oro | Open | |
| Baño de Oro Trail | Closed | Currently under construction and repairs. / Cerrado debido a reparaciones |
| Big Tree Trail | Closed | Closed for repairs. / Cerrado debido a reparaciones. |
| Caimitillo Recreation Area | Closed | |
| Caimitillo Trail | Open | Alternative route to El Yunque Peak. Trail conditions are variable, including the existence of unpaved areas. Shelters closed due to repairs. / Se le lleva hasta Pico de El Yunque. Los gazebos están cerrados debido a reparaciones. Las condiciones del terreno varían. |
| El Portal Trail | Open | |
| El Portal de El Yunque | Open | Open |
| El Toro Wilderness Trail | Open | Poor Road Conditions. Drive Carefully. / Malas condiciones en la carretera. Conduce con cuidado. |
| El Yunque Rock | Open | |
| El Yunque Trail | Open | |
| Juan Diego | Open | Please respect restoration efforts by staying on the trail. 30 minute max parking. / Favor de respetar los trabajos de restauración quedándose en las áreas designadas. Estacionamiento limitado a 30 minutos. |
| La Coca Falls | Open | Observation Area, Parking limited to 30 minutes. / Área de observación, estacionamiento limitado a 30 minutos. |
| La Coca Trail | Open | This is a rough and slippery trail. It is challenging for most hikers. Trees are down that must be crossed. Creek crossing can be dangerous in flood. Limited parking spots. / Es una vereda retante para la mayoría de los visitantes. Deben cruzar árboles caídos y quebradas a lo largo de la vereda. Debe estar atento a las crecidas de los ríos. |
| La Mina Trail | Closed | Closed for repairs. / Cerrado debido a reparaciones. |
| Las Cabezas Observation Point | Open | |
| Los Picachos | Open | |
| Mt. Britton Spur / FS 10 | Open | |
| Mt. Britton Trail and Tower | Open | Rd 9938 repairs - closed to vehicles -Pedestrian access to trail / Reparaciones en Carr. 9938 - cerrado a vehÃculos - acceso petonal a la vereda |
| PR Road 9966 | Open | Poor Road Conditions. Drive Carefully. / Malas condiciones en la carretera. Conduce con cuidado. |
| Palma de Sierra Picnic Area | Open | |
| Palo Colorado Information Center | Open | Information Center, picnic shelters, Bano de Oro trail, La Mina trail and portions of Caimitillo Trail still closed*. Parking available. / El centro de información Casetas para pasadía, las veredas Baño de Oro y La Mina y partes de la vereda Caimitillo aun cerrados * Estacionamiento disponible. |
| Puente Roto Recreation Area | Open | |
| Quebrada Grande Recreation Area | Open | Poor Road Conditions. Drive Carefully. / Malas condiciones en la carretera. Conduce con cuidado. |
| Quebrada Sonadora | Open | Poor Road Conditions. Drive Carefully. / Malas condiciones en la carretera. Conduce con cuidado. |
| Río Espíritu Santo Observation Point | Open | Poor Road Conditions. Drive Carefully. / Malas condiciones en la carretera. Conduce con cuidado. |
| Río Sabana Recreation Area | Temporarily Closed | Closed to vehicles due to landslides. / Cerrado a vehÃculos debido a deslizamientos de tierra. |
| Río Sabana Trail | Temporarily Closed | |
| Tradewinds Trail | Temporarily Closed | |
| Yokahú Tower | Open | Sightseeing area, 30 minute max parking. / Área de observación, estacionamiento limitado a 30 minutos. |
