Water Activities
Flash Flooding: Be alert for changing weather conditions. A rapid rise of water can strike rivers with little or no warning.
Please help protect the rivers by using biodegradable sunscreens.
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Flash Flooding: Be alert for changing weather conditions. A rapid rise of water can strike rivers with little or no warning.
Please help protect the rivers by using biodegradable sunscreens.
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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 RĂo Mameyes. As you get closer, the roar of the rushing…
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…
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 Mina Trail
There are a number of covered picnic shelters (built of native stone by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930’s) available to hikers or picnickers near the trailhead. Each shelter has…
Puente Roto Recreation Area
Site Open
The Puente Roto or “Broken Bridge” recreation site is found along the recreation segment of the Rio Mameyes, which is designated by Congress as a Wild and Scenic River for its outstanding natural…
Quebrada Grande Recreation Area
Site Open
This recreation area offers a little trail across from parking that leads to picnic pavilions. The river is very small here — more of a stream, really — but there are some pools to sit in.  …
Quebrada Sonadora
Site Open
A pretty spot along the river. This river has been the site of long-term study by LTER and USGS of stream chemistry samples, ongoing measurements of conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water and air…
RĂo EspĂritu Santo Observation Point
Site Open
Panoramic view north of the Atlantic Ocean from bridge and has been considered an observation point since the 1930’s. This bridge crosses the Rio Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit River). There is…
RĂo Sabana Recreation Area
Site Open
The area offers scenic views of the Rio Blanco watershed and the coastal areas of Naguabo and Humacao along with inspiring views of the mountains and the coast as well as access to rivers and water…