Hiking St Vincent
Volcano Hike
The La Soufriere Volcano Windward Hike starts from Bamboo Range at an elevation of 1200 feet and climbs to an elevation of 3196 feet. The track is in good condition and if time allows there is more to explore at the top.
Time: 2-5 hours depending on fitness
Difficulty: High
Notes: 2000ft climb, not technical but lots of steps.
Hell's Gate Waterfall Hike
Hell's Gate is located on the Rabbaca Dry River river, near Georgetown and is an amazing series of waterfalls carved into solid rock. It is a 15 minute hike to get to the waterfall basin and the waterfalls can be explored by short climbs up and down the short valley.
Time: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Notes: Some scrambling up rocks
Trinity Falls and Hot Springs
The Trinity Falls and Hot Springs Waterfalls hike is about 3 hours each way but well worthwhile. The hike starts on Richmond beach and follows the Wallibou River on the North West of the island in a gorge sandwiched between the lower slopes of the Volcano and Richmond Peak. The hike crosses the river several times. The first stop is the magnificent Trinity Falls and then hiking up river for another hour to the Hot Springs waterfalls.
Time: 6-8 hours
Difficulty: Challenging but rewarding
Notes: Only active hikers should apply
"Will Be Free" Waterfalls
The "Will Be Free" hike into the rainforest can include as many as 5 waterfalls and is about a mile long with the waterfalls being on tributaries of the main river. Three of the waterfalls have pools that you can swim in. The area is also home to the Vincy Parrot.
Time: 1-3 hours depending on fitness
Difficulty: Medium
Notes: There are river crossings, so come prepared to get wet.
Owia: Salt Pond and Waterfalls
Two experiences in one beautiful area. The Owia salt pond and the three waterfalls that are within 5 minutes walk. Swim in the salt pond and wash in the fresh water.
Time: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Notes: Prepare to get wet
Table Rock and 3 Ponds Waterfall
Table Rock and Three Ponds Waterfall are in the Vermont Valley. The hike is 30 minutes each way. You first cross the area of the main Vermont river called Table Rock, a regular cook out spot and then walk into the rainforest up a tributary for 30 minutes to a magnificent triple waterfall.
Time: 1-2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Notes: Prepare to get wet
