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Mount Britton Tower – El Yunque National Forest loop from El Yunque National Forest

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Río Grande

Mount Britton Tower – El Yunque National Forest loop from El Yunque National Forest

Hard

4.9

(1788)

19,591

hikers

Mount Britton Tower – El Yunque National Forest loop from El Yunque National Forest

03:47

10.3km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.89 km for 461 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.10 km

Los Picachos Observation Tower

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Another observation platform with spectacular views, built in the 1930s.

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2

4.26 km

This is one of many covered shelters in case you get caught in one of the daily downpours while out on the trail.

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3

4.93 km

Valley View

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4

4.93 km

Mount Britton Tower

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Tower with staircase, nice views around El Yunque and to the coast.

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5

6.52 km

El Yunque Rock

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Fantastic hideaway! With a splendid view of to the coast.

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6

6.56 km

El Yunque Communications Tower

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The U.S. military constructed an electronic warfare site here in 1963. The site was used in various capacities through 2003, including as a missile control site and for training.

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7

8.20 km

El Yunque Rainforest

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This is a hiking trip where it always rains warmly, the higher you go, the harder it rains:)

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8

8.86 km

El Yunque National Forest

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B

10.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.03 km

3.12 km

1.21 km

505 m

445 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

4.04 km

1.21 km

576 m

373 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Friday 8 May

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7 %

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