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Torre Mount Britton

Viewpoint · East coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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A 1930s stone tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps on a peak covered in dwarf cloud forest, reached by a short but steep paved trail.

Score by profile

  • Hiking

    75

  • Swimming

    50

  • Family

    58

  • Wildlife

    71

Ratings

  • Access4/5
  • Ease3/5

    Moderate: 2–5 km or some slopes

  • Scenery5/5

    Spectacular or iconic

  • Wildlife4/5
  • Swimming1/5

    No water, or not swimmable

  • History & culture3/5

    Some heritage (ruins, petroglyph, lighthouse)

  • Tranquility3/5

    Busy on weekends

  • Safety4/5

Practical info

Distance
2.6 km
  • Out and back
  • Reservation or permit required

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Marked trail

Tips

  • The summit is often in the clouds; if it clears, the view reaches both coasts.