Cerro Doña Juana
| Cerro Doña Juana | |
|---|---|
  Cerro Doña Juana Location in Puerto Rico | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,058 m (3,471 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,058 m (3,471 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°10′18.4074″N 66°28′51.28″W / 18.171779833°N 66.4809111°WCoordinates: 18°10′18.4074″N 66°28′51.28″W / 18.171779833°N 66.4809111°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Orocovis, Puerto Rico |
| Parent range | Cordillera Central |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Cerro Doña Juana is the highest peak in the municipality of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, rising to 1,058 meters (3,471 ft) above sea level. It is part of the Toro Negro State Forest, and is the 12th tallest mountain in Puerto Rico. [2][3]
Hiking and access trail
Trail number 3, known as "Camino Torre Observacion", makes its way up to Cerro Doña Juana from Trail #1 (Camino El Bolo) which can be started at the Toro Negro State Forest visitors area. The visitors parking area is located on PR-143, km 34.4. PR-143 is a winding two-lane mountain road that must be travelled very slowly as it is not possible to see traffic coming the opposite direction for any significant length. Route 143 can be accessed via the better-traveled Route 10.[4] Route 143 is part of the Ruta Panorámica. There is an observation tower atop Cerro Doña Juana.
References
- ↑ "Elevations and Distances in the United States". U.S Geological Survey. 29 April 2005. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
- ↑ Cerro Doña Juana - Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information. Puerto Rico Home Town Locator. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ Geographic Names Information System: Feature Query Results. United States Geological Survey. 13-FEB-1981. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ↑ Brandon Stephens, Marion Smith, and Alan Cressler. Cerro de Punta. Published by Brian Killingbeck. ©2005. Archived May 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
External links
- Las cumbres más altas de Puerto Rico. Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico en Bayamon. Departamento de Ciencias Naturales y Matematicas. Retrieved 22 August 2013.)