El Yunque Peak Tower – Mount Britton Tower loop from El Yunque National Forest
El Yunque Peak Tower – Mount Britton Tower loop from El Yunque National Forest
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El Yunque Peak Tower – Mount Britton Tower loop from El Yunque National Forest
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11.8km
510m
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: June 15, 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 3.40 km for 461 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
2.45 km
Shelter at the Intersection of El Yunque Trail and Mt. Britton Spur
Highlight • Rest Area
Tip by
3.61 km
Los Picachos Observation Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
6.64 km
El Yunque Rock
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
6.86 km
El Yunque Peak Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
7.05 km
El Yunque Communications Tower
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
8.68 km
Valley View
Highlight • Viewpoint
8.68 km
Mount Britton Tower
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
11.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.78 km
3.26 km
847 m
614 m
299 m
Surfaces
6.13 km
3.41 km
1.26 km
614 m
398 m
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Comments
Due to a road closure and a trail closure you have to cope with pave road for the first kilometers.
Mt. britton Trail up to the first viewpoint - tower. After that you'll find to options - trail or another paved road.
We took the road to realize the bigger loop …
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