Overview

Hype:

This area provides a short path to a natural pool along Juan Diego Creek with a beautiful waterfall that you can wade into. Due to limited capacity, the maximum time allowed for parking in this area is 30 minutes.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 10-30 minutes

Length: 0.3 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 80 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Waterfalls
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • No Drinking Water
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/elyunque/recreation/recarea/?recid=43391

Getting There

Navigate to 18.311705, -65.777046.

Maps

Closest City or Region: El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

Coordinates: 18.311645, -65.777952

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March 29, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Logistics

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Story

On Friday, we spent the day in El Yunque National Forest. We got there early because we heard that the park reaches capacity by about 9:00. We hiked to Juan Diego Falls first. 

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