Hike Fest

The DHTA's annual hiking festival, known as Hike Fest, is one of our best fund-raising events and it is a lot of fun! Check out all the fun on our Hike Fest Facebook page.

Hike Fest 2011

Hike Fest 2011 is set!

Join us on the first three Saturdays in May for wonderful hikes in the Nature Island:

May 7th
Segment 2:

Casual Walker: Tete Morne to Bellevue Chopin
Avid Hiker: 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.

Distance (km): 10.8
Type of hike: Moderate hike
Areas of interest: Old Slave route, Sulphur springs, traditional living, palmiste Ridge (optional), livestock & small agricultural farming, charcoal production, historic buildings (Palmiste to Bois Cotlette Route)

May 14th
Segment 4 - (in reverse) Pont Casse to Middleham Falls
This trail offers views of several mountains, encounters of natural attractions and reminds us of Dominica's rugged nature and rich heritage.

Distance: 11.7
Type of hike: Moderate hike/ nature lovers
Areas of interest: View of Morn Micotrin, Morn Watt, Morn Jaune, Morn Nichols, Morn Anglais, Morne Trois Piton, Sulphur Springs (optional) Boiling Lake (optional0 Fresh Water Lake (optional) Middleham Falls (optional) Striking Hole (optional) Chemain Letang Historic Trail (optional), Trafalgar Falls (optional) and Boeri Lake & Trail (optional).

May 21st
Segment 3:
Casual Walker - Giraudel to Wotten Waven
Avid Hiker - 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.

Distance: 14.9
Type of hike: Moderate hike
Areas of interest: Sulphur springs, Main rivers, Small farmers, Giraudel Flower show & related activities, Rasta community in close proximity, Morn Anglaise hike, View of Roseau, and View of Trafalgar Falls.