Mt. Britton Trail, El Yunque: 0.8 mi (1.3 km) each way, moderate

Moderate

About 603 ft of climb in 0.8 mi.

0.8 mi each way1.3 km, measured by the Forest Service
55 min to 1 h 20 minRound trip, at an easy pace with stops
603 ftOf climb; the highest point is 3,062 ft
TrailheadPR-191, above Palo Colorado
ParkingMt. Britton Trail, 50 m from the trailhead

Directions to the trailhead Directions to the parking

Highlights

Mt. Britton TowerAt the end, 0.8 mi inA 1930s stone lookout

Where it goes

Distance0.8 miElevation2,451–3,062 ftClimb+603 ft

Trailhead, 2,453 ft0.8 mi, 3,061 ft

Easy
Moderate
Hard
Closed

Up and down

Climb603 ftgoing out
Descent0 ftnone to speak of: it climbs all the way
Lowest2,451 ftabove sea level
Highest3,062 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

Water
A rain layer: the top is often in cloud

What you'll see

A lookout tower
Views

Parking

Mt. Britton Trail, 50 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.

Mt. Britton Trail