Trail Map
The Pterocarpus Forest · Humacao
Safety Warning: Trail information comes from OpenStreetMap and may be incomplete or outdated. Verify conditions before heading out.
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| Difficulty | Moderate | Distance | 1.0 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation gain | 0 m | Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Min elevation | 2 m | Max elevation | 8 m |
| Surface | — | Loop trail | No |
| Status | Unknown | Access | Public |
| Trailhead | 18.09295, -65.80043 | ||
Path includes a three-quarter-mile elevated boardwalk, 18 educational stops, and a 40-foot observation tower overlooking the forest canopy. It is home to 107 flora species, 113 fauna species—13 of them endemic—and 73 fungi species, serving as an open-air classroom for environmental education and scientific research.
GPX track download available at: veredaspr.org/gpx/pterocarpus-trail.gpx
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