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Hiking El Yunque

El Toro Trail

Vereda El Toro

The climb from the forest's west side to El Toro Peak through the wilderness. There is little phone signal.

Hard

About 1,494 ft of climb in 2.5 mi.

  • 2.5 mi each way4.1 km, measured by the Forest Service
  • 2 h 40 min to 4 hRound trip, at an easy pace with stops
  • 1,494 ftOf climb; the highest point is 3,515 ft
  • TrailheadPR-186 km 10.8
  • ParkingEl Toro Trail, 10 m from the trailhead
Directions to the trailheadDirections to the parking

Highlights

  • El Toro PeakAt the end, 2.5 mi in

Where it goes

Angelito TrailLa Coca TrailLa Mina TrailBig Tree TrailEl Yunque TrailMt. Britton TrailLos Picachos TrailCaimitillo TrailBaño de Oro TrailTradewinds TrailRoca El Yunque TrailEl Portal TrailEl Toro TrailEl Toro Trail trailhead: PR-186 km 10.8

Distance2.5 miElevation2,087–3,515 ftClimb+1,494 ft

Trailhead, 2,087 ft2.5 mi, 3,515 ft

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Hard
  • Closed

Make it longer

Build a longer hike from here

Up and down

  • Climb1,494 ftgoing out
  • Descent65 ftgoing out, so you climb it on the way back
  • Lowest2,087 ftabove sea level
  • Highest3,515 ftabove sea level

Good day to hike it?

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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

  • Plenty of water
  • A rain layer
  • Food
  • Tell someone your route: little phone signal

What you'll see

  • Views

Parking

  • El Toro Trail, 10 m from 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.

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