The Waitukubuli Trail located in Dominica is the longest hiking trail in the Caribbean at 115 miles long It is made of 14 segments, beginning in the southern village of Scott's Head, and ending in the north at Cabrit's National Park. The trail was officially opened in 2013 and was named after the original Kalinago name of the island, Waitukubuli, meaning "tall is her body" .
Scott's Head to Soufriere Estate
“This trail located in a crater and with evidence of sulphur deposits, helps us to understand the true volcanic nature of Dominica.”
Vegetation Type: Dry Forest, Cultivation
Distance: 7km or 4 miles
Estimated Walking time: 4hrs
Climb: 460 metres or 1,518 ft
Type of hike: Moderate
Areas of interest:
Soufriere Estate to Bellevue Chopin
This trail with an old slave route, old estates and historic buildings reminds us of Dominica’s history of a plantation society and the era of colonization.
Vegetation Type: Dry Forest, Cultivation
Distance: 11 km or 7 miles
Climb: 520 metres or 1,700 ft
Estimated Walking time: 6hrs
Type of hike: Moderate
Areas of interest:
Bellevue Chopin to Wotten Waven
Journeying this trail, one can enjoy a therapeutic bath in our famous hot springs, our clear waters and the fragrance and beauty of an assortment of flowering plants on arriving in Giraudel.
Vegetation Type: Rain Forest, Cultivation
Distance: 15 km or 9 miles
Climb: 549 metres or 1,800 ft
Estimated Walking time: 6hrs
Type of hike: Moderate
Areas of interest:
Wotten Waven to Pont Casse
This trail offers views of several mountains, encounters of natural attractions and reminds us of Dominica’s rugged nature and rich heritage
Vegetation Type: Rain Forest, Cultivation
Distance: 12 km or 7.5 miles
Estimated Walking time: 6 hrs
Climb: 700 metres or 2,300 ft
Type of hike: moderate hike /nature lovers
Areas of interest:
Pont Casse to Castle Bruce
This trail nestled within the Morne Trois Pitons World Heritage Site, features the long-standing contributions of our indigenous people, the struggles of a resilient people and the value of our forest and water resources.
Vegetation Type: Rain Forest, Cultivation & Coastal Forest
Distance: 12 km or 7.5 miles
Estimated Walking time: 6 hrs
Climb: 533 miles or 1,750 ft
Type of hike: Moderate, family hike
Areas of interest:
Castle Bruce to Hatten Garden (Pagua Bay)
The trail offers each a chance to experience the life and history of the indigenous people of Dominica and enjoy a number of picturesque coastal sceneries.
Vegetation Type: Dry Littoral Woodland & Scrub Forest
Distance: 15 km or 9 miles
Estimated walking time: 7 hrs
Climb: 152 mitres or 500 ft
Type of hike: moderate