Hike Jamaica – Trail Info, Guides and Tour Operators
One of the best islands for Caribbean hiking, Jamaica offers an assortment of easy relaxing walks as well as some very challenging / mountainous hikes.
At the east end of the island, the Blue Mountain range is 28 miles (45km) long and is typically covered in a bluish cloud / mist, hence it’s name. The Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, is where you can find the highest points of the island, including Blue Mountain Peak which stands 7,402 feet (2,256 m) tall – The most iconic Jamaica hiking tour on the island, the Blue Mountain sunrise hike, ascends this peak.
Another hilly/mountainous region of note in the north-west/central part of the island is the Dry Harbour range with it’s lesser-known/visited Cockpit Country. This is probably the wildest area left in Jamaica. The jungle landscape is wrinkled and dimpled with hundreds of limestone hills and karst caves and the area is home to a couple of hidden trails worth exploring for a great Jamaica hiking experience.
Be safe and sure with a local Jamaica hiking guide or tour operator
Please note that there is a nominal ($20usd per non resident) Park Fee required to hike in Jamaica’s Parks/Forests. That said, local Guides or Tour Operators are recommended for most trails – They typically charge anywhere from $50usd to over $100usd per person depending on the trail. Guide fees are less (per person) if you’re part of a group.
For the best Jamaica hiking trails and guides… Click on the following highlighted links below to get summary trail descriptions along with a list of local Hiking Guides / Tour Operators who will get you on the trail…
Jamaica Hiking in Blue & John Crow National Park, Holywell Park and Surrounding Area
Jamaica Hiking in Cockpit Country and North-West Coast Area
Jamaica Hiking in the East End, including Port Antonio, Rio Grande Valley and Moore Town
Check out our personal Jamaica hiking experiences with our Blue Mountain Sunrise Hike Blog Post; and Burnt Hill Nature Trail (Cockpit Country) Blog Post
If you’re interested in multi day hikes in Jamaica, click on the following link for more information:
Backpacking and Camping in Jamaica
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