Hike Dominica – Trail Info, Guides & Tour Operators
One of, if not ‘the best’ Caribbean hiking island, Dominica offers a wide assortment of rain-forest, volcanic and mountainous hikes.
The ‘Nature Isle’ is extremely mountainous with about a dozen peaks above 1,500 feet (500m). The tallest peak on Dominica is Morne Diablotins, which at 4,747 feet (1,447 m) above sea level, makes it the ninth tallest in the Caribbean. For really unique adventures, Dominica hiking offers a trail to the second-largest thermally active “hot spring” in the world, Boiling Lake – which is literally ‘boiling’, as well as a (in the) river trail to Victoria Falls.
There are literally dozens of day-hiking trails on this island. Local Dominica Hiking Guides & Tour Operators who can get you on the trail are listed below…
The best Dominica hiking trails in Morne Trois Pitons National Park and the southern end of the island include:
Boiling Lake & the Valley of Desolation Trail
- Challenging
- About 7 miles (11km) round trip requiring 5–7 hours
- Epic hike with varied terrain and spectacular views
- Easy – Intermediate
- About 4 miles (6km) round trip requiring 2–3 hours
- Great hike with rewarding Waterfall / Pool
- Intermediate (slippery rocks)
- About a mile (1.5km) round trip requiring 1–2 hours
- Amazing hike culminating with massive falls / pool
There’s plenty more… Click on Dominica Hiking – Morne Trois Pitons National Park Trails for more great hiking trails in the Park and the southern end of the island.
The best Dominica hiking trails in the Central Forest Reserve and the central part of the island include:
Jaco Flats & Steps
- Easy
- About 2 miles (3km) round trip requiring 1-2 hours
- Nice hike with short steep section with rewarding Waterfall / historic site
Emerald Pool
- Easy
- Just under 2 miles (3km) round trip requiring 1-2 hours
- Nice short hike with rewarding Waterfall / Pool
Other noteworthy hiking trails in Dominica’s Central Forest Reserve and the central island area include: Neg Maroon Trail (ending at Castle Bruce).
The best Dominica hiking trails in the Northern Forest Reserve and the northern end of the island include:
Morne Diablotin
- Challenging
- About 3 miles (5km) round trip requiring 5–7 hours
- Steep hike through varied terrain to the highest point on the island!
Morne aux Diables
- Intermediate
- About x miles (ykm) round trip requiring 4–6 hours
- Great mountainous hike with volcanic terrain and great views
Syndicate Nature Trail
- Easy
- About 5 miles (8km) round trip requiring 1–2 hours
- Great trail for birdwatchers
Other noteworthy Dominica hiking trails in the Northern Forest Reserve and the northern end of the island include: North Coast / Capuchin to Penville (remote trail to Cold Soufriere); Palmiste Ridge (steep with great views); and Cabrits National Park (great views of the Park and Portsmouth).
Check out our personal Dominica hiking experiences with our Boiling Lake Trail Blog Post; Victoria Falls Blog Post; Middleham Falls Blog Post; and Morne Anglais Trail Blog Post
Backpacking and camping
If you’re interested in multi day hikes in Dominica, click on the Waitukubuli National Trail – 115 miles (184 km) of trails from one end of Dominica to the other.
Camping in Dominica’s National parks and Reserves is not permitted, however there are a few privately owned / operated campsites, as well as a number of ECO-Lodges and B&Bs for backpackers to stay.
* Please note that the information provided on this page is based on 2017 conditions prior to Hurricane Maria – The trails may have changed as the island recovered *
Be safe and sure with a local hiking guide or tour operator
Please note that there is a nominal ($5usd per site or $12usd for a week pass) User Fee required for most of Dominica’s hiking trails. Local guides are also recommended for most trails – they typically charge around $50usd per person or less if you’re part of a larger group.
To Hike Dominica, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you:
- E Voyage Dominica
- Morne Anglais Mountain Hiking Tour
- Morne Diablotin Mountain Hiking Tour
- Boeri Lake Tour
- Fresh Water Lake Tour
- Boiling Lake Tour
- Hiking Rainforest and Pools Tour (Cruise Ship friendly)
- Dominica Easy Nature Tour (2 Day Itinerary of Hiking, Snorkeling, Waterfalls & Pools, and more)
- Dominica Mix Tour (2 Day Itinerary of Hiking, Snorkeling, Waterfalls & Pools, and more)
- Dominica Intro Tours (3 Day Itinerary of Hiking, Snorkeling, River Cruise, Waterfalls & Pools, and more)
- Cool Breeze Tours (coolbreezetours9@yahoo.com)
- Dylan Williams (dylan_williams_14@hotmail.com)
- Derick Joseph – Carib Territory (d_eklipse@hotmail.com)
- Devon Greenaway (devon_afterlife@hotmail.com)
- Next Level Hikers
- More Coming Soon…
It’s also possible for an “off-duty” member of the Dominica Forestry, Parks & Wildlife Division to provide guide services. Contact forestry@dominica.gov.dm to inquire.
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