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Río Grande

El Yunque National Forest – Mount Britton Tower loop from Río de la Mina

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United States
Río Grande

El Yunque National Forest – Mount Britton Tower loop from Río de la Mina

Hard

4.9

(2917)

11,130

hikers

El Yunque National Forest – Mount Britton Tower loop from Río de la Mina

05:14

15.5km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: May 8, 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 8.19 km for 461 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

888 m

Yokahu Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful lookout tower located just off Forest Road. Parking and restrooms are also available.
96 steps have to be climbed to enjoy a brilliant all-round view in El Yunque National Park🔭🍃⛰🌱⛰🌳⛰🌲⛰🔭

Admission free!

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2

1.87 km

Juan Diego Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

3

1.88 km

Juan Diego Creek

Highlight • Waterfall

Worthwhile detour from the "Forest Road" - here you can visit 3 levels of the "Juan Diego" creek with 3 waterfalls of different heights.
The first level can easily be …

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4

5.52 km

El Yunque National Forest

Highlight • Forest

5

6.56 km

Mount Britton Tower

Highlight • Monument

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

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6

7.23 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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7

8.39 km

Los Picachos Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8

15.4 km

La Coca Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

From the parking lot, cross walk along the roadway to see the actual waterfall. La Coca Trail trailhead is located on the same side as the parking area.

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B

15.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

5.46 km

969 m

366 m

329 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

4.40 km

1.19 km

848 m

506 m

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