Waitukubuli Trail


The Waitukubuli National Trail is a hiking trail spanning the island of Dominica. It is the longest hiking trail in the Caribbean, at long. Its name comes from the original Kalinago name of the island, Waitukubuli, meaning "tall is her body". Management of the trail falls under Dominica's Forestry Division.

History

The trail was partially opened in 2011, and officially opened in 2013. As of July 2013, all visitors and non-residents need a paid trail pass to access the Waitukubuli National Trail.

Trail segments

The entire trail is made of 14 segments, beginning in the southern village of Scott's Head, and ending in the north at Cabrits National Park.
It includes the following points:
In 2020, the trail was listed as one of National Geographic's "Top 10 North American Hikes of a Lifetime." In 2023, Lonely Planet named it one of the "Top 5 best hikes in the Caribbean".