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Difficulty Moderate
Distance 5.4 km
Elevation gain 359 m
Elevation loss 163 m
Surface Ground
Loop trail No
Description
El Yunque Trail ascends to one of the forest's highest points at El Yunque Peak, accessed via the Caimitillo or Mt. Britton Spur trails. As elevation increases, vegetation transitions from Palo Colorado forest through sierra palms to the cooler, misty cloud forest at the summit. The trail surface is a composite of asphalt, gravel, and native stone, and can be muddy in places. A rain shelter is positioned midway through the first half. A challenging trail with 1,378 feet (420 m) of elevation gain over 2.6 miles (4.2 km).
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Nearby Trails
- Angelito Trail
- Baño de Oro Trail
- Big Tree Trail
- Bisley Trail
- Caimitillo Trail
- Discovery Trail
- El Toro Trail
- El Yunque Original Trail
- El Yunque Peak via Forest Service Road
- Guarionex Trail
- Juan Diego
- La Coca Trail
- La Mina Trail
- Los Picachos Trail
- Mt Britton Trail
- Mt. Britton Spur
- Palma de Sierra Picnic Grounds Trail
- PR-191
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Source: OpenStreetMap · Last edited on OSM: May 30, 2026