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Angelito Trail and Las Damas Pool
Angelito Trail leads 0.2 mile one way to Las Damas Pool in El Yunque National Forest. The Río Mameyes can flood without warning.
0.2 mileOne way to Las Damas Pool
20 minOne way, estimated
FreeNo fee and outside the PR-191 gate
Angelito Trail at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy; uneven and muddy after rain
- Swimming
- Listed by the Forest Service; floods can come fast
- Parking
- Trailhead and street parking
- Drinking water
- No treated water
- Restrooms
- None
- Climb
- 132 feet back up
How to get to Angelito Trail
From PR-191, follow PR-988 to Angelito Trail at km 3.6. The kilometer posts on PR-988 count from PR-191, with Puente Roto at km 2.7 along the way.
On the road: PR-988 km 3.6 has trailhead and street parking. Allow about 20 minutes for your walk to Las Damas Pool, one way. Parking is limited to designated areas.
Today in El YunqueSaturday, November 7
8–5PR-191 hours, entry free
80%Chance of rain
2.03 ftRío Mameyes, steady
Angelito Trail today
Open Status as the Forest Service lists it, read on November 7, 2026.
If it rains: Angelito Trail becomes muddy. Flash floods can develop without warning, so leave the river for higher ground if water starts rising.
Río Mameyes
Nearest gauge to Puente Roto and Angelito Trail on PR-988
2.03 ft- Below normal for this date
- 27.4 ft³/s, steady
- Read at 5:00 a.m.
3 ft1.5 ft
72 hours ago4824Now
What to expect on Angelito Trail
Angelito Trail is an easy descent of 0.2 mile to Las Damas Pool. The path starts with packed gravel before reaching uneven ground that becomes muddy after rain. Allow about 20 minutes for your walk to the river.
Our pick: Angelito Trail if you want a short walk with children who can manage uneven ground. The return climb is 132 feet. Bring your own drinking water; the trailhead has no treated supply.
Can you swim at Las Damas Pool?
Las Damas Pool is a swimming spot on the Río Mameyes, reached by a 0.2 mile walk. Flash floods can happen without warning. If water starts rising, leave the river for higher ground.
The Río Mameyes gauge is the nearest gauge to Angelito Trail and Puente Roto. A rising reading means water levels are increasing at the gauge. Our advice is to skip your swim when the reading rises. A normal reading does not make the Río Mameyes safe.
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Is Angelito Trail open?
The label at the top of this page shows the status of Angelito Trail for today, from Forest Service data refreshed every hour. Any dated closure notice appears beside it.
Where is Angelito Trail?
Angelito Trail is at PR-988 km 3.6 on the Luquillo side of El Yunque National Forest. You reach the trail from PR-191 without entering the gated corridor. PR-988 kilometer posts count from PR-191. Puente Roto is at km 2.7 on the same road.
How long is Angelito Trail?
Angelito Trail is 0.2 mile one way from the trailhead to Las Damas Pool. The walk takes about 20 minutes to reach the pool, before any time by the water. Your return walk climbs 132 feet. The path becomes muddy after rain.
Is Angelito Trail free?
Angelito Trail is free to visit at PR-988 km 3.6. You reach the trail without entering the PR-191 gated corridor. The walk to Las Damas Pool is 0.2 mile one way. Bring your drinking water because the trailhead has no treated supply.
Can you swim at Angelito Trail?
You can swim at Las Damas Pool on Angelito Trail, 0.2 mile from the trailhead. Flash floods can happen without warning. If you see water rising, leave the river for higher ground. A normal Río Mameyes gauge reading does not make swimming safe.
Is Angelito Trail open when the PR-191 gate is closed?
The PR-191 gate does not control access to Angelito Trail at PR-988 km 3.6. Storms and restrictions that apply to the trail can still affect your visit. You still need to check the trail's own status and any posted notices before setting out.