Trail Map
Aguirre State Forest · Guayama
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| Difficulty | Moderate | Distance | 0.9 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 3 m | Elevation loss | 3 m |
| Min elevation | 2 m | Max elevation | 5 m |
| Surface | dirt | Loop trail | No |
| Status | Unknown | Access | Public |
| Trailhead | 17.93994, -66.17203 | ||
The main hiking route within the Aguirre State Forest in Guayama offers an immersive trek through one of Puerto Rico's most vital coastal ecosystems. This out-and-back trail spans approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) round-trip and features a flat, sea-level topography with minimal elevation change. The path cuts directly through a dense mangrove forest and tropical estuary bordering the Jobos Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, utilizing a combination of packed dirt pathways and wooden boardwalk structures.
GPX track download available at: veredaspr.org/gpx/bosque-estatal-de-aguirre.gpx
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