Big Tree Trail
Vereda del Árbol Grande
A paved, self-guided trail under big tabonuco trees, with rain shelters along the way, ending at La Mina Falls.
Closed
Closed for repairs. USDA Forest Service, forest trails status (updated Apr 28, 2026), checked Sep 28, 2026.
EasyClosed
About 268 ft of climb in 0.8 mi, on a built path.
- 0.8 mi each way1.3 km, measured by the Forest Service
- 50 min to 1 h 15 minRound trip, at an easy pace with stops
- 268 ftOf climb; the highest point is 1,734 ft
- PavedUnderfoot
- TrailheadPR-191 km 10.4
- ParkingThe paved lot beside the trailhead
Highlights
- La Mina FallsAt the end, 0.8 mi inA 35 ft fall into a pool
- The pool at La Mina FallsAt the end, 0.8 mi inThe Forest Service says you can swim here; the water is 60 to 65 °F
Where it goes
Distance0.8 miElevation1,569–1,734 ftClimb+200 ft
Trailhead, 1,690 ft0.8 mi, 1,618 ft
- Easy
- Moderate
- Hard
- Closed
Make it longer
- Meets La Mina Trail 0.8 mi in. It is closed now, so it can't be added to this hike.
Up and down
- Climb200 ftgoing out
- Descent268 ftgoing out, so you climb it on the way back
- Lowest1,569 ftabove sea level
- Highest1,734 ftabove sea level
Good day to hike it?
Checking today's conditions…
Best time to go. Come early. The Forest Service calls the busiest trails congested later in the day, and it limits visitor numbers when the parking fills.
What to bring
- Water
What you'll see
- Big tabonuco trees
- A waterfall
- A river pool
Parking
- The paved lot beside the trailhead
Entry to the PR-191 North recreation corridor in Río Grande is free and needs no reservation. It is open from 8 AM to 5 PM, and the number of visitors is limited when the parking fills.
Along the way
Further reading
- Big Tree Trail (USDA Forest Service)
- El Yunque National Forest (Wikipedia)
- El Yunque trail map (USDA Forest Service, public domain)
