Hike· Union Island· Windward Islands
Big Hill Guided Hike (Ashton)
12° 35.7′ N · 61° 26.3′ W
The rugged cliffs of Big Hill loom over Ashton village; its trails are now within the Union Island forest reserve, protecting rare and endemic species.
Practical
Position from OpenStreetMap (Big Hill/Top Hill). A guide is required (maximum 5 per guide): Forestry Department or Union Island Environmental Alliance, +1 784 457 8594 (Doyle update). The endemic, critically endangered Union Island gecko lives only on this island - never collect or handle wildlife.
Best for
A guided nature hike in Union's forest reserve
Nearby
- Mount Taboi Hike0.2 NM away
- Union Island Conch Festival and Maroon Festival0.2 NM away
- Ashton Lagoon SusGren Moorings0.3 NM away
- Ashton Lagoon Restoration (SusGren)0.5 NM away
- Frigate Island Anchorage (Ashton Harbour)0.5 NM away
- Frigate Kite Lagoon (HappyKite)0.5 NM away
- Tenuta Resort (Chatham Bay) - Clearance Agent0.6 NM away
- Chatham Bay Beach Bars (Vanessa's / Sun, Beach and Eat)0.7 NM away