The Hardest Hike in Puerto Rico - El Toro Trail | El Yunque National Forest, Canóvanas, Puerto Rico

This is easily the most difficult hike I have done in Puerto Rico. Leave from a trailhead in Canóvanas into what must be the least used entrance to El Yunque. The hike up took me three hours and the hike down took 2.5 hours. The trail is uneven, overgrown, and extremely muddy for almost the entire way. Bring plenty of water, I was not ready for how difficult this hike is. Once you reach the peak, you'll be rewarded with what I think might be the most spectacular view on the island. You'll have just about a 360 degree view of the east coast with the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea both visible - the full 30 mile width of the island. I did this hike with a very fit 73 year old friend, we sat on rocks at the top for an hour to recover from the trek up and to take in the view. Avid hikers will love this hike, more casual hikers should look elsewhere.