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Top 7 Hiking Trails in Montserrat, Montserrat
Discover the best top things to do in Montserrat, Montserrat including Blackwood Allen Trail, Oriole Walkway Trail, Duberry-Cassava Trail, Runaway Ghaut Trail, Rendezvous Nature Trail, Cot Trail, Rendezvous Circle Trail.
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1. Blackwood Allen Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Blackwood Allen Trail located in the Centre Hills. The hike startseither at the Grand View B & B in Baker Hill or in Mongo Hill next to theSeventh Day Adventist Shelter. Highlights include a variety of flora andfauna including our national bird - The Montserrat Oriole and the nationalflower - The Heliconia. The trail allows for stunning views of the northernvillages and the coastline below. The route also takes you through theBlackwood Allen Stream where a variety of fresh water fish species can befound.
2. Oriole Walkway Trail
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
The Oriole Walkway Trail starts at Hill Top near the Bank of Montserrat and runs SW to Cassava Ghaut. Highlights include an abundance of flora and fauna. Excellent views of the Silver Hills, the northern part of the island and Olveston can also be seen from this trail.
Reviewed By Fairlocks - Henfield, United Kingdom
Like the other trails on Montserrat you 'can' do this yourself, unguided, but it has the potential for may wrong turnings, with few signs (even getting to the start of the trail from Hilltop Coffee House can be tricky). Doing it with a guide such as Scriber, as we did, is really recommended and allows you to revisit and know the route to follow. It is steep in places and obviously the difficulty is not just your own fitness, it also varies according to weather - its a rain forest so expect rain in some months and paths are uneven and can be slippery. Don't expect a well signposted trail as per footpaths in the UK, nor a highly prepared and marked trail with picnic places as per the US - its a hiking trail as hiking should be! Another reason to take a guide is to get the best understanding of local flora and fauna, including friendly tarantulas (in a hole in the middle of the path), and the trails titular bird, the oriole. We loved every last second, ending watching humming birds feed. Take a guide, and go!
3. Duberry-Cassava Trail
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Duberry-Cassava Trail starts in Woodlands. A short walk will take you to a picnic area and to ruins of unknown use and origin. This area is ideal for a relaxing afternoon with the chirping of birds and a trickling steam in the background.
4. Runaway Ghaut Trail
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Runaway Ghaut Trail takes you westward through a winding decent. Highlights include lush riparian rain forest. A number of fruit trees can be seen enroute. There are also more than 20 species of birds which may be seen along the trail.
5. Rendezvous Nature Trail
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Rendezvous Nature Park leads to a secluded beach via a rigorous hike just beyond a shipyard and concrete business. The hike takes you up and over a dry mountain, complete with cable hands guides as you hike down to the beach. Take plenty of water. A family of Tropic Birds live above the beach and when the surf is calm enough, good snorkeling.
6. Cot Trail
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3.5 based on 11 reviews
The "Cot" located also in the Centre Hills. The Hike starts above the National Trust Compound. Highlights include the ruins of "The Cot", the one time summer cottage of the influential Sturge Family. A hike through the lush vegetation also affords breathtaking views of the villages below including some of the Exclusion Zone. A duck pond is located further along the trail.
7. Rendezvous Circle Trail
This trail is located in Silver Hills and can be accessed either from Drummonds or Little Bay. Highlights of this trail include captivating views of mountains and valleys of the Centre Hills. On this trail you will notice the distinct difference in vegetation to that of other parts of the island. The ruins of Rendezvous Village, the 1st Irish Settlement on the island dating back to the 17th Century can be seen on this trail. The trail then leads to Bantin Ghaut, which is located close to a neglected gun battery. A challenging climb is rewarded with a dip in the inviting Rendezvous beach below the only white sand beach on Montserrat.
