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Difficulty Moderate
Distance 4.0 km
Elevation gain 390 m
Elevation loss 59 m
Surface Ground
Loop trail No
Description
Río Sabana Trail is a challenging 2.9-mile wilderness route that forms a key north-south corridor through El Yunque National Forest in the Naguabo sector, climbing 1,168 feet in elevation. Originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and rehabilitated in 2011, the trail traverses natural ground surfaces through remote backcountry. Between El Toro Peak and the Tradewinds/Río Sabana junction, vegetation and landslides may require route-finding skills. Cell phone coverage is minimal; thorough preparation is essential.
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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
- El Yunque Trail
- 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
- Science & Conservation Trail
- Tradewinds Trail
- Vereda hacia Charco Verde
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Source: OpenStreetMap · Last edited on OSM: May 30, 2026