Trails for the amateur hiker
Dominica has many easier trails that allow the casual hiker to get out and enjoy the Nature Island and its many outdoor wonders. For the most part, these trails are relatively wide and smooth with easy grades. Bridges are typically available when crossing water, streams or gullies.
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Syndicate Nature Trail - West

Titou Gorge

Jaco Flats

Emerald Pool East

Trafalgar Falls - Roseau Valley

Fresh Water Lake Trail

Syndicate Nature Trail - West

Syndicate Nature Trail - West

Length: 0.8 miles
Duration: 45 minutes
Nestled on the foothills of Dominica’s tallest mountain, Morne Diablotin, and close to the Picard River Gorge is the Syndicate Nature Trail. Located in the National Park, this lasso trail is home to Dominica’s indigenous birds, the Sisserou (Amazona imperialis), Dominica’s National Bird, and the Jaco (Amazona arausiaca) The Syndicate area is popular for bird watching as it is a bird sanctuary for some of the 51 species of local and migrant birds that may be found in the Park. This area also has a diverse array of flora. It is a key location for research and educational purposes and has lovely view points along an easy walking path.

Titou Gorge

The hike through Titou Gorge is actually a short swim from the base of a waterfall through a series of natural "rooms and ponds" formed by high cliff walls canopied by in...

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Jaco Flats

Jaco Flats/Steps - Interior

Length: 1 mile
Duration: 45 minutes
 
This is the site of a Maroon encampment of escaped slaves in the 1700s. The name was coined after a runaway slave, Jaco, who found refuge there. Access is uphill to a plateau after crossing the Belles River. The highlight of this walk is the flight of 135 steps up a steep incline manually constructed by the slaves who lived there.

Emerald Pool East

Whether you’re planning an extended stay or a day trip from a cruise ship, Emerald Pool is not to be missed when traveling to Dominica. Fed by the clear mountain water ru...

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Trafalgar Falls - Roseau Valley

These famous twin waterfalls are a 20-minute drive from Roseau. It's a short 10 to 15 minute walk along a well-maintained path to the visitor reception area, where you ca...

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Fresh Water Lake Trail

Fresh Water Lake Trail (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Length: 2.5 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours

Nestled in the World Heritage Site is the Freshwater Lake, the largest of Dominica’s lakes. It is located in the village of Laudat over 2,500 ft above sea level. It lies at the center of an old volcano at the foot of Morne Macaque and is the source of the Roseau River. A trail surrounds the lake and allows for some spectacular views from all angles.

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