
	Puerto Rico - El Yunque Caribbean National Forest

El Yunque Caribbean National Forest

Puerto Rico

Is the only rain forest within the U.S. National Forest System. It harbors 240 tree species, different varieties of wild orchids, falls, streams, birds and millions of coquíes, tiny nocturnal tree frog, found only in Puerto Rico.

The Caribbean National Forest website includes information on About Them, Contact Us, Current Conditions, Employment, FAQ'S, Fire & Aviation, Maps & Brochures, Newsroom, Passes & Permits, Projects & Plans, Publications, Recreation, Volunteering along with Natural Resources, Kids Page, Wildlife Facts, Poisonous plants and the Puerto Rican Parrot in English and in Spanish

Recreation - Hiking in the Tropical Rain Forest

	"There are currently 24 miles of recreational trails and 12 miles of administrative trails found on the CNF. These trails are restricted to foot traffic (hiking) only. Use of horses, motorcycles or mountain bikes is not permitted on any trails. Although there are no trails that presently accommodate wheelchair traffic, there are plans for a handicapped access trail on the CNF in the near future."
	"Many areas of the forest will never be used for trail development. Reasons for this policy include; protection of the primary forest and sensitive vegetation, endangered species recovery and the protection of research natural areas."
	"Please check-out the CNF Recreational Trail System map below, to orient yourself to the trails, and then browse through the following “Trail Packages”. Each package includes a trail map and a trail description, with a few related pictures. You may wish to download and bring along some of these packages when you next visit us."

Download their free PDF map

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