Hike· Carriacou· Windward Islands
High North Peak Hike
12° 30.5′ N · 61° 26.4′ W
A climb to the top of Carriacou, High North Peak at 956 ft (291 m), through the dry forest of High North National Park, with views over Hillsborough Bay, Petite Martinique and the Grenadines.
Practical
Summit coordinate is the OpenStreetMap 'High North' peak node; height from Wikipedia and Noonsite. Dive Carriacou: a nice hike to the island's summit with a great view; walking shoes and good fitness essential, because 'it climbs'. It also recommends High North National Park for shady trails, birdwatching and nature. The coastal High North Nature Trail starts beyond Bogles village north of Hillsborough (Caribbean Beat) and links to Anse La Roche. OpenStreetMap shows an 'Atlantic Viewscape' viewpoint near the summit (12.5076 N, 61.4402 W) and labelled trees along the trail. Start early to beat the heat, carry plenty of water, and get dropped at Bogles by bus or taxi. The Howarths' 'hiking for cruisers' notes, referenced by Noonsite, document a Carriacou hike.
Best for
Morning hike with the island's best view
Nearby
- High North National Park Forest and WildlifeRight here
- Bogles Round House0.6 NM away
- Pizzeria Meh Heart (Windward)0.7 NM away
- Tim's Sunset Beach Bar (Anse La Roche)0.7 NM away
- Windward Boatbuilding Village0.7 NM away
- Anse La Roche Beach and Trail0.8 NM away
- Arc Du Vero Dive Site0.8 NM away
- Anse La Roche Anchorage0.9 NM away