Hike· Montserrat· Leeward Islands

Runaway Ghaut

16° 45.5′ N · 62° 13.0′ W

A roadside spring and shady seats in Woodlands where, legend says, one drink of the pure ghaut water means you'll return to Montserrat - plus a 10-minute forest stroll.

Practical

Coordinates: Runaway Ghaut stream (OpenStreetMap), at the main road. The Cot trail ends here; picnic areas mapped nearby. Easy stop by taxi or rental car on the way to Salem.

Best for

Ten-minute legend stop with a drink of spring water