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Blue Mountains, range in eastern Jamaica that extends for about 30 miles (50 km) from Stony Hill, 8 miles north of Kingston, eastward to the Caribbean Sea. The highest point in the range is Blue Mountain Peak (7,402 feet [2,256 metres]). The Blue Mountains are thickly covered with tree ferns.
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The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island's highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2256 m (7402 ft). [1] From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the north and south coasts of the island can be seen.
A comprehensive list of the mountains and peaks in Jamaica, including their Parishes, elevations, lattitudes and longtitudes. Click on the location icon to display the location on the map.
MountainParishElevationLatitudeCenter of IslandClarendon750m / 2460ft18.166667Albion MountainSt. Thomas410m / 1345ft17.93Alexandria MountainHanover299m / 981ft18.33Amity MountainWestmoreland104m / 341ft18.35People also ask
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Oct 19, 2018 · It is the longest mountain range located on the Eastern side of Jamaica, whose summit; Blue Mountain Peak, forms the highest point on the island at 7402 feet or 2256 meters.
Jul 3, 2015 · The cultural and natural heritage of the Blue and John Crow Mountains comprises 26,252 ha of tropical, montane rainforest within the larger Blue Mountain and John Crow Mountain ranges, located in the eastern part of Jamaica in the Caribbean.
Oct 9, 2023 · Their tallest summit is Blue Mountain Peak at 7,402 feet. Not only is it top of the tallest mountains in Jamaica, but it’s amongst the biggest in the Caribbean. The Blue Mountains are also the location of Jamaica’s only cloud forest, a fact all the more unusual for the types of trees on its slopes.
Mar 9, 2023 · Jamaica’s only national park, the Blue and John Crow Mountains covers 41,198 hectares (101,313 acres) and includes Jamaica’s highest point – the Blue Mountain Peak at 2,256 metres (7,401 feet).
