Cerro El Bolo

Cerro El Bolo is the highest peak in the municipality of Villalba, Puerto Rico, raising to 1,075 meters (3,527 ft) above sea level. It is part of the Toro Negro State Forest, and is the 10th tallest mountain in Puerto Rico.[2][3]

Cerro El Bolo
North entrance of Camino El Bolo trail at PR-143 in Orocovis
Highest point
Elevation1,075 m (3,527 ft)[1]
Prominence1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Coordinates18°10′1.85″N 66°29′13″W
Geography
Cerro El Bolo
Location in Puerto Rico
LocationVillalba, Puerto Rico
Parent rangeCordillera Central
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Mountain access and hiking trail

The mountain can be reached by following state road PR-143 to km 32.4, where the main entrance of the Toro Negro State Forest is located. Route 143 is part of Puerto Rico's Ruta Panorámica. Route 143 can be accessed via the better-traveled Route 10.[4] From the State Forest's visitors area, Trail #1, known as "Camino El Bolo", makes its way up to Cerro El Bolo.

References

  1. "Elevations and Distances in the United States". U.S Geological Survey. 29 April 2005. Retrieved November 9, 2006.
  2. Cerro El Bolo - Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information. Puerto Rico Home Town Locator. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  3. Geographic Names Information System: Feature Query Results. United States Geological Survey. 13-FEB-1981. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  4. Brandon Stephens, Marion Smith, and Alan Cressler. Cerro de Punta. Published by Brian Killingbeck. ©2005. Archived May 30, 2013, at the Wayback Machine


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