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

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Río Grande

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

Hard

4.9

(7013)

13,311

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

02:26

6.18km

270m

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: November 7, 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 2.70 km for 461 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

267 m

El Yunque National Forest

Highlight • Forest

2

978 m

El Yunque Rainforest

Highlight • Forest

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

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3

1.70 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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4

2.91 km

Los Picachos Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

4.80 km

Valley View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

4.80 km

Mount Britton Tower

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

5.76 km

Mt. Britton Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful & very well developed trail in the upper part of the Forest Road in El Yunque National Park. The path leads directly to the "Mt. Britton Tower", which can be visited. Feasible for everyone. Sturdy shoes not mandatory.

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6.18 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

467 m

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

2.41 km

365 m

109 m

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Thursday 12 November

31°C

23°C

66 %

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