Hiking in Grenada: Trails, Difficulty & Guides

The most popular serious hike on the island — a ridge walk through cloud forest to a viewpoint at roughly 730 m with clear-day sightlines across the interior. The first section from the Grand Etang visitor centre is well-worn; the last 20 minutes narrows to a root-and-rock scramble. A guide is strongly recommended; the path forks in ways that GPS doesn't always resolve.

Local tip: Start before 8 am — cloud rolls in over the ridge by late morning most days, and the view from the top is the whole point. Afternoon arrivals often find the summit socked in.

A flat-to-gentle loop around the crater lake at the centre of Grand Etang National Park. This is where you'll reliably see Mona monkeys — they've become accustomed to visitors near the visitor centre and often appear on the trail's eastern edge. The path is well-maintained and mostly shaded; suitable for families with kids.

Local tip: Don't feed the monkeys, however charming the opportunity seems — it makes them aggressive toward other hikers. The ranger station staff will also point you to where they've been spotted that morning.

The trail runs through nutmeg and cocoa plantation before reaching two upper tiers of Concord Falls — the lower, roadside tier is accessible without hiking, but the upper falls require the trail and repay the effort with a swimming pool beneath them. Paths can be slick year-round; trail shoes rather than sandals are essential. For waterfall-specific detail see the sibling page.

Local tip: Go on a weekday and arrive by 9 am before the organised tour buses reach the lower falls area — the upper trail is almost always quieter regardless, but the parking area fills fast on weekends.

Seven Sisters is a series of cascading falls reached by a trail that crosses several stream channels — one of which requires wading in the wet season. The approach passes through working agricultural land before entering dense secondary forest. More remote and less manicured than the Grand Etang paths; a local guide is worth hiring both for navigation and for the agriculture commentary en route.

Local tip: The trail entrance involves a small access fee paid to the local landowners — have EC$ cash ready. The amount is modest, and paying it directly supports the families managing the land.

At about 840 m, this is Grenada's highest point and an all-day commitment. The trail gains elevation quickly through dense forest, and the upper section involves scrambling on wet rock. Navigation is genuinely difficult without a knowledgeable guide — this is not a trail to attempt solo or with a smartphone map alone. Reward is exceptional: on clear days you can see Carriacou and the Grenadines from the summit ridge.

Local tip: Leave by 6:30 am and pack more water than you think you need — the trail offers no resupply points, and the descent takes almost as long as the ascent. Plan for a full rest day after.