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THE LAKE. The second-largest of its kind in the world, Boiling Lake is a flooded fumarole from a volcano in the area known as the Valley of Desolation—words that seem to describe life on another planet but perfectly capture what you’ll find if you’re daring enough. 200 feet wide, with its depth unknown, the lake is enveloped by swirling ...
Jan 2023 • Couples. We had a great experience hiking to Boiling Lake with Antoine John, a trained botanist and experienced hiking guide. He was super friendly, funny, and knew everything about the rainforest plants and animals. Do your hike with him! +1 (767) 245-0990.
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The trail starts seemingly easy, taking you through a beautiful rainforest on a relatively flat, well-maintained path with only about 100m of elevation gain. This part of the trail takes about 45 minutes, ending at breakfast river – a great place to fill up your water bottle. The next section of the trail is the ascent to Morne Nichols’s peak, the ...
I have an entire post on what to pack for day hikes, but here are some essentials you’ll definitely want. 1. A reusable water bottle.It’s not necessary to bring enough water for the hike’s duration as there is natural water you can fill up your bottle with! Our guide used a leaf to create this water fountain for us from the cold streams coming down...
The trailhead for boiling lake is in Morne Trois Pitons National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site where you can find other natural attractions like Middleham Falls and Emerald Pool. It’s where you’ll find many of the best hikes in Dominica! The trailhead for boiling lake is across from Titou Gorge, in the middle of the rainforest. When I visited ...
The total length of the hike is around 13.65 miles/22 km return. It took us eight hours to complete the round-trip, but I’m a slow hiker and take many photos. I know people who have completed it in 6 hours, but you will need to be fast. The entrance sign advises not to start the hike after 10 am to ensure you have enough daylight to get out. As usu...
Boiling Lake is the only hike in Dominica that I got a guide for (although I should have gotten one for sari-sari falls). I’m glad I had a guide for this hike, especially for the last third when you hike through the valley of desolation. There is so much thermal activity going on here, and if you don’t know where to step, you could easily break thr...
The Boiling Lake Hike in Dominica is an unparalleled adventure, rewarding those who dare to venture into it. This awe-inspiring journey will leave you in awe of Dominica’s untamed beauty as you witness the grandeur of the Boiling Lake—a true testament to the Earth’s raw power! So, lace up your hiking boots, pack your sense of adventure, and embark ...
The Boiling Lake. The most famous of Dominica’s trails, the Boiling Lake is a flooded fumarole reached after a hard 3-4 hour hike (one-way) from the village of Laudat. But it’s well worth it – the Lake is a cauldron of bubbling greyish-blue water that is usually enveloped in a cloud of vapour.
Jan 25, 2018 · To hike the Boiling Lake in Dominica you park at the entrance to Titou Gorge. Walk up to the gorge and then take the trail that leads to the right. It begins easily enough with a flat and shaded section through dense rainforest. To the left you will get a few glimpses of the gorge from above and there will be plenty of opportunities to spot ...
Apr 12, 2024 · Turns out there is, and the second-largest boiling lake in the world is located in Morne Trois Pitons National Park on the reasonably offbeat Caribbean Island of Dominica. In fact, the Boiling Lake Hike is one of the main tourist offerings on the island – if you are fit that is, and if you have more than just a day in Dominica.
Overview of hiking Dominica Boiling Lake and the Valley of Desolation: Time required: 6-8 hours round trip. Degree of Difficulty: 9 out of 10. Height: Just over 3,100 feet (950 meters) at the highest point. Actual vertical hiked was well over 5,000 feet (1500m), as the trail-head began around 1,650 feet (500m) above sea level and the trail ...
