El Yunque National Forest
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| Difficulty | Moderate | Distance | 0.2 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 51 m | Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Min elevation | 478 m | Max elevation | 529 m |
| Surface | ground | Loop trail | No |
| Status | Unknown | Access | Public |
| Trailhead | 18.31171, -65.77699 | ||
Juan Diego is a short trail off PR-191 km 9.6 leading to a natural pool along Juan Diego Creek with a beautiful waterfall that visitors can wade into. The area sits within El Yunque's Wilderness area, so visitors are asked to stay on the trail to respect ongoing ground cover restoration efforts. Parking is limited to a 30-minute maximum due to limited capacity, and there are no restrooms or potable water on-site.
GPX track download available at: veredaspr.org/gpx/juan-diego.gpx
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