Short answer: Pic Paradis is the island's essential hike, with the Guana Bay to Geneva Bay coastal trail as the top pick for a wilder, longer walk. Full breakdown below.
The island's highest point at 1,391 feet, reached via a clear path from Rambaud. The summit lookout offers 360-degree views of the lagoon, Anguilla, and Saint Barthélemy on a clear day.
Local tip: go early morning for cooler temperatures and the clearest visibility.
A rugged coastal trail passing wind-swept scrubland, grazing goats and iguanas, before reaching natural saltwater tide pools carved into the rock.
Caution: sections were damaged by past hurricanes — sturdy shoes and caution are recommended.
Shaded forest paths within a private nature park near Pic Paradis, a cooler alternative on hot afternoons, with ziplining available on-site.
Good to know: some trails require an entrance fee to the park.
A short, well-marked climb above Marigot to the ruins of an 18th-century fort, with sweeping harbor views.
Local tip: combine with a visit to the Marigot market at the base of the hill.
A quieter lookout trail over the airport, lagoon, and Dutch side skyline, with far fewer visitors than Pic Paradis.
A flat, easy walk around a wetland reserve near Galion Bay, good for birdwatching in the early morning.
Closed shoes with grip are recommended for coastal and forest trails — flip-flops aren't suitable beyond the flattest paths.
Start hikes before 10am to avoid the strongest midday heat, especially on shadeless coastal routes.
Bring more water than you think you'll need — most trails have no facilities along the way.
Goats and iguanas are common on coastal trails; keep a respectful distance and don't feed them.
Book a CocoTaxi to the trailhead and skip the parking search.