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| This trail begins near the center of El Pilar and crosses the Lakin
Trail as it proceeds towards the east. The Chorro Trail is long, generally
sloping downhill. There are some ridges to negotiate in the first
third of the trail. At the end of the trail are the wonderful Chorro
falls, a series of small pools and diminutive cascades. This trail
also teems in bird and animal life and there are many spots for the
serious watcher to scan large areas of the reserve. |
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is a one-way trail to the waterfalls of Chorro. We suggest several
alternatives for your return. You can return the way you came and
see the route from a different perspective. Caretaker Marcos García,
who is familiar with all the main and secondary trails, was able
to observe one of the El Pilar resident jaguars on
the trail as he returned from a visit to the falls. His story, dramatic
and exciting, makes one aspire to a similar adventure. |
| If you cannot bear to follow the same path, you can
return following the old logging road to El Pilar Road, up the steep
escarpment, and back to El Pilar. This route takes you along the main
road and by some trail heads to less traveled areas of the reserve.
With a knowledgeable trail guide and plenty of water, these trails
offer a unique opportunity to explore under the forest canopy. A drawback
to this alternative is the heat on the El Pilar Road. There is shade
on the Chorro Trail, but the main road is exposed to the direct sun.
Another alternative is to arrange for your guide to meet you at the
Chorro Falls (preferably with something cold to drink). This is a
great place for a picnic and to cool off in the shallow pools! |
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