Angelito Trail
Angelito Trail
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- PelleasPhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania1,118 contributionsOur favorite stop at El YunqueAbout a 20 minute walk off the road. Within seconds you are deep into the rainforest. It’s even relatively sheltered in the rain with the trees. Well maintained trail that made it fine for our 8-year-old. Great payoff is a river swimming hole. Perfect.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 23 December 2023
- Foxworld16 contributionsNatural Pools at Angelito TrailWe took this 15 minute hike in the late afternoon around 3:30 and stayed an hour and a half. There was easy parking right on side of road. I am 63 with a bad ankle and the hike was easy enough for me if I took the uphill back slowly. Loved the cool water and sitting in the rapids; like a natural spa. Lots of fish that don’t mind the people wading in the water. Highly recommend. (Go in morning or late afternoon; not crowded)Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 April 2024
- Brian M7 contributionsHidden gemWe really enjoyed the 20 minute hike down to the beautiful natural pool surrounded by rocky rapids. It was a pleasant hike and a peaceful cool swim. And it was free! There is parking on the side of the road for 6-10 cars. There is no parking lot.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten 29 May 2024
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PelleasPhiladelphia
Philadelphia, PA1,118 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
About a 20 minute walk off the road. Within seconds you are deep into the rainforest. It’s even relatively sheltered in the rain with the trees. Well maintained trail that made it fine for our 8-year-old. Great payoff is a river swimming hole. Perfect.
Written 23 December 2023
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Elizabeth J
Elmwood Park, IL94 contributions
Mar 2017
We stopped here after hiking el Yunque. Easy hike. Beautiful quiet swimming area. Fun for kids, across the river is a swing rope. Beautiful setting and lots of fish swimming along with you.
Written 26 March 2017
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TAKEmeAWAY2EXPLORE
22 contributions
Jul 2016
Easy trail to do with kids. Ends at the river. Go early for parking because locals go and spend the entire day - and you can too.
Written 30 July 2016
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The Knox 5
26 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
My family of 5 (3 kids ages 13,10, and 3) were able to hike down the half mile trail to the river and the natural swimming pool. The path was clear and well traveled. The little one needed some help when he got tired. It was an absolutely beautiful trail that took us straight to a large fresh water swimming hole with lots of rocks to hang out on. There was even a rope tied to a tree to swing from into the water. There were a good number of people there when we went on a Wednesday but it didn't feel too overcrowded. We stayed about an hour or so and then walked back to the car to drive to Coca falls and the observation tower. If you go, we highly recommend you stop at the roadside restaurants for pinchos, alcapurria, and coco frios!
Written 19 June 2016
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Mailoha
Tampa, FL4,024 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Walk this short trail (about 15 minutes one way) to a great swimming hole.
The trail is located on Road 988, which is a left turn just a little after El Portal Visitors center on Road 191. There is a trail head sign. You will find the trail on the right side of the road. There is no designated parking area. Just pull off to either side of the road.
No fee to enter the rainforest (El Yunque). El Yunque is open daily 7:30am until 6:00pm. For more information visit their site: fs.usda.gov/main/elyunqu….
Please do not litter!
The trail is located on Road 988, which is a left turn just a little after El Portal Visitors center on Road 191. There is a trail head sign. You will find the trail on the right side of the road. There is no designated parking area. Just pull off to either side of the road.
No fee to enter the rainforest (El Yunque). El Yunque is open daily 7:30am until 6:00pm. For more information visit their site: fs.usda.gov/main/elyunqu….
Please do not litter!
Written 22 April 2016
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janet g
Katy, TX937 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
If it has rained be very careful.
It was sunny but had rained up the mountain apparently. A flash flood came rushing down. Water was crystal clear and all of a sudden brown rushing water. It swept 2 girls downstream and one girl was stranded for hours. A group of us made a chain out of towels to save her.
Park ranger showed up and did nothing. Nothing.
It was a harrowing experience so be aware
It was beautiful and then dangerous.
It was sunny but had rained up the mountain apparently. A flash flood came rushing down. Water was crystal clear and all of a sudden brown rushing water. It swept 2 girls downstream and one girl was stranded for hours. A group of us made a chain out of towels to save her.
Park ranger showed up and did nothing. Nothing.
It was a harrowing experience so be aware
It was beautiful and then dangerous.
Written 21 July 2019
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ViktorTrue
Buffalo Grove, IL415 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
The Angelito trail is a relatively short hike (15-20 minutes) that will take you over to a little river which has an awesome swimming hole in it. You can swim in a cool little spot in a clear river (with fish) surrounded by large rocks and a rain forest with great views. It's really cool. The walk is easy compared to other trails and the path is very solid. This attraction doesn't seem to be as popular/known as the others in the National Forest, so that's a plus.
Written 2 February 2019
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Naturally4
Bronx, NY53 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We were able to swim in the lagoon. We were swinging off a rope. There were actual fish in the pond.
Written 24 July 2018
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PArevalo
Redwood City, CA24 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Had a wonderful afternoon swimming in this watering hole. It is a short hike and you need to cross through large rocks to get to it the bridge is out. Wouldn't recommend iit for the elderly. I would suggest wearing suggest wearing swim shoes. Lots of rocks. It is a beautiful place to spend the day
Written 1 July 2018
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Sylvia DrSoul Fernandez
San Juan, Puerto Rico12,403 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
It’s a natural pond meaning you can find anything here from nice friendly fish to apparently mongoose (never heard of a similar story in my life! 😳😬... no Pictures of the bite... 🧐). Then again I read about the flash floods and that I can believe because nature is nature... ask around the neighborhood to see if it has rained in the last couple of days if you intend to go in the water. Flash floods can happen and they are dangerous. Make sure to bring some food and water to enjoy the view while you eat some typical “lechón asado!” 😋😋
Written 3 January 2020
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My family and I will be going at the end of this month. I have 5 kids ages 18,10,8,6,6, and my Mom 64. would you say its safe to hike the one trail thats open? Thanks
Written 3 April 2018
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