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Mar 10, 2023 · Blue Mountain Peak Hike. Things to Do. Last Updated: 10 March 2023. The Blue Mountain Peak Trail is the route to Jamaica’s highest point, which sits at 2,256 metres (7,401 ft.) The trail covers a distance of 9.3 km (5.8 miles) over steep terrain and is an intense 4-hour hike to the summit.
Overview. Sitting in the middle of the lush, cloud covered and densely forested Blue Mountains is Blue Mountain Peak or simply “The Peak” (as referred to by locals) at an elevation of 7,402 feet/2256 meters, the highest point in Jamaica. Typically hiking these mountains is done very early in the morning (~2 AM) so as to see the sun rise ...
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Jun 11, 2018 · Muscles tight, and bones creaking in the cold, you begin your hike - a seven-mile trek up to the Blue Mountain Peak. The peak is the highest on the island, rising to an altitude of 7,402 feet. In the darkness you climb steadily for four hours.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 10.2 miElevation gain 3,881 ftRoute type Out & back. Check out this 10.2-mile out-and-back trail near Penlyne Castle, Saint Thomas. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 1 min to complete.
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- Penlyne Castle, Saint Thomas, Jamaica
Blue Mountain Peak Hike. The Blue Mountain Peak Trail is the route to Jamaica’s highest point, which sits at 2,256 metres (7,401 ft.) The trail covers a distance of 9.3 km (5.8 miles) over steep terrain and is an intense 4-hour hike to the summit.
Hiking info, trail maps, and 4 trip reports from Blue Mountain Peak (2,256 m) in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica.
Jamaica's Blue Mountain Peak is the highest point on the island and offers spectacular views of the hilly interior and coastline. The summit is found within the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mid-way on the peak trail is Portland Gap rest-stop and lodging. TRAIL FEE (per person) -J$ 200 - US$ 20 Resident
