Angelito Trail

Angelito Trail

Angelito Trail
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Cameron M
Mobile, AL725 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Come prepared with good water footwear, a hiking pole and a drybag and you can wade upstream to find your private little slice of PR heaven.
The common swimming hole at the end of the main trail is the biggest and deepest, but there are a lot of folks there on a warm afternoon, even a weekday. Mostly locals, it seems, but tourists too. We did a hit and run one afternoon while we waited for our Air BnB to open. Then came back a few days later prepared to strike out upstream.
The Mameyes river is the clearest stream we saw in PR, which made it far more inviting to get in. It's quite cool, 70F I'd guess, so you won't likely sit and soak, but if the sun is out it's really nice. Beautiful surroundings.
The road getting there is not too back, relative to other mountain PR roads. Still, it's narrow with plenty of pot holes. I wouldn't say there's "plenty" of parking at the Angelito TH, but we didn't have a problem either time.
Written February 16, 2020
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Foxworld
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
We 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)
Written April 5, 2024
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Brian M
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
We 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.
Written May 29, 2024
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PelleasPhiladelphia
Philadelphia, PA1,123 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 December 23, 2023
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Elizabeth J
Elmwood Park, IL94 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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 March 26, 2017
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TAKEmeAWAY2EXPLORE
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 July 30, 2016
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The Knox 5
26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 June 19, 2016
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Mailoha
Tampa, FL4,001 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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!
Written April 22, 2016
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janet g
Katy, TX932 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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.
Written July 21, 2019
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ViktorTrue
Buffalo Grove, IL414 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 2, 2019
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