Hiking
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Day Hikes
Day hikes are available in the forest.
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Angelito Trail
This short trail descends through Tabonuco trees in the lower montane forest to the federally designated “Wild and Scenic River,” the Río Mameyes. As you get closer, the roar of the rushing…
Baño de Oro Trail
This is a short trail that takes you along a river through lush forest. You will pass Baño de Oro and also old fish hatchery tanks from the 1930’s. These tanks were an attempt to breed trout, but…
Big Tree Trail
The Big Tree Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that is asphalt paved throughout and several rain/picnic shelters are located along the way. It is called the Big Tree Trail due to the large…
Bisley Trail
The Bisley trail connects road 988 to La Coca Trail and requires crossing two rivers. It is located on road 988 and starts after a short walk from a service road gate. The trail is known for its…
Caimitillo Trail
Along this trail you'll see giant tree ferns and sierra palms. This trail originates about 100 feet south (up) from the Sierra Palm Visitor Center on PR 191, km 12.0. Parking is available in a…
El Portal Trail
A packed gravel interpretive nature trail that loops below the walkway of El Portal Visitor Center where you can explore the understory of the canopy and get some spectacular views of the lower…
El Toro Trail
After an approximately three hour hike you will be one of the few who has reached the highest peak in the Luquillo Mountains, El Toro Peak. El Toro Trail connects with the Trade Winds National…
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…
Juan Diego
Site Open
This area provides a short path to a natural pool along Juan Diego Creek with a beautiful waterfall that you can wade into. Due to limited capacity, the maximum time allowed for parking in this area…
La Coca Trail
La Coca Trail offers a walk in the lower montane forest among the Tabonuco forest. This is a very difficult and challenging trail – stay on the trail – this is where most people get lost in the…