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'''Pico El Yunque''' or '''El Yunque Peak''' is a mountain that is located fully within the boundaries of the [[El Yunque National Forest]], part of the [[U.S. Forest Service]], which is the only [[tropical rainforest]] under the [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]] jurisdiction. It is located in the municipality of [[Río Grande, Puerto Rico|Río Grande]]. The peak itself, standing at {{convert|1080|m|ft|abbr=off}} above sea level is not the highest in Puerto Rico or even the [[Sierra de Luquillo]] range where it is located. It is however the most famous peak due to its curious shape, its natural beauty and its |
'''Pico El Yunque''' or '''El Yunque Peak''' is a mountain that is located fully within the boundaries of the [[El Yunque National Forest]], part of the [[U.S. Forest Service]], which is the only [[tropical rainforest]] under the [[United States Forest Service|U.S. Forest Service]] jurisdiction. It is located in the municipality of [[Río Grande, Puerto Rico|Río Grande]]. The peak itself, standing at {{convert|1080|m|ft|abbr=off}} above sea level is not the highest in Puerto Rico or even the [[Sierra de Luquillo]] range where it is located. It is however the most famous peak due to its curious shape, its natural beauty and history, and its association with the [[Taíno|Taino]]. The peak is nearly always covered in thin mist and, due to its high humidity, a quick shower develops during some afternoons. The hike to the top from the Mina Falls is not challenging yet it takes almost 4 and a half hours. |
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This peak is located on the El Yunque massif which also contains other famous smaller peaks such as Mount Britton, Juan Diego Peak and the Roca del Yunque which is a rocky peak close to the summit of El Yunque. El Yunque massif itself is part of the [[Sierra de Luquillo]]. The highest point in the Sierra de Luquillo is [[El Toro (Sierra de Luquillo)|El Toro]] ([[Spanish language|Spanish]] for ''the bull'') located in the municipal boundary between Río Grande and [[Las Piedras, Puerto Rico|Las Piedras]], which lends its name to the [[El Toro Wilderness]]. |
This peak is located on the El Yunque massif which also contains other famous smaller peaks such as Mount Britton, Juan Diego Peak and the Roca del Yunque which is a rocky peak close to the summit of El Yunque. El Yunque massif itself is part of the [[Sierra de Luquillo]]. The highest point in the Sierra de Luquillo is [[El Toro (Sierra de Luquillo)|El Toro]] ([[Spanish language|Spanish]] for ''the bull'') located in the municipal boundary between Río Grande and [[Las Piedras, Puerto Rico|Las Piedras]], which lends its name to the [[El Toro Wilderness]]. |
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Revision as of 04:04, 8 September 2021
- This article refers to the mountain. For information on the national forest, see El Yunque National Forest.
| Pico El Yunque | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,080 m (3,540 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°18′38″N 65°47′29″W / 18.31056°N 65.79139°W |
| Geography | |
  Pico El Yunque | |
| Parent range | Sierra de Luquillo |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Pico El Yunque or El Yunque Peak is a mountain that is located fully within the boundaries of the El Yunque National Forest, part of the U.S. Forest Service, which is the only tropical rainforest under the U.S. Forest Service jurisdiction. It is located in the municipality of Río Grande. The peak itself, standing at 1,080 metres (3,540 feet) above sea level is not the highest in Puerto Rico or even the Sierra de Luquillo range where it is located. It is however the most famous peak due to its curious shape, its natural beauty and history, and its association with the Taino. The peak is nearly always covered in thin mist and, due to its high humidity, a quick shower develops during some afternoons. The hike to the top from the Mina Falls is not challenging yet it takes almost 4 and a half hours.
This peak is located on the El Yunque massif which also contains other famous smaller peaks such as Mount Britton, Juan Diego Peak and the Roca del Yunque which is a rocky peak close to the summit of El Yunque. El Yunque massif itself is part of the Sierra de Luquillo. The highest point in the Sierra de Luquillo is El Toro (Spanish for the bull) located in the municipal boundary between Río Grande and Las Piedras, which lends its name to the El Toro Wilderness.
Climate
El Yunque is classified as having a tropical rainforest climate, Köppen climate type 'Af', along with surrounding areas. The average temperature of the park is 21 °C, and seasonal variation virtually nonexistent. The rugged area can receive over 200 inches (5080 millimeters) of annual rainfall and is the rainiest of all US national forests.[1][2][3]
Gallery
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El Yunque view from Mount Britton Tower. -
El Yunque view from Yokahu Tower. -
El Yunque massif with Pico El Yunque, Roca El Yunque and Mount Britton.
See also
References
- ^ "About the Forest MAIN". USDA Forest Service. Retrieved 2020-03-25. USDA Forest Service
- ^ "Naguabo, Puerto Rico". weatherbase.com. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "El Yunque, Puerto Rico". welcome.topuertorico.org. Retrieved 2018-10-30.
External links
Media related to El Yunque (Puerto Rico) at Wikimedia Commons
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