Gorda Peak National Park
The highest point on Virgin Gorda, with one of the last patches of Caribbean dry forest in the territory.
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Gorda Peak rises to around four hundred and fourteen metres on Virgin Gorda and the national park around it protects one of the last significant patches of Caribbean dry forest in the British Virgin Islands, ground that was otherwise cleared for sugar and grazing. Two short trails climb from the road to the summit, where a wooden lookout tower gives a view over the whole archipelago. The Virgin Gorda gecko, one of the smallest reptiles in the world, lives here.
What you actually see
- The summit tower - the wooden lookout with a view over the whole archipelago.
- The dry forest - one of the last significant patches in the territory.
- The Virgin Gorda gecko - among the smallest reptiles known, found on the island.
- The two trails - the short climbing routes from the North Sound road.
When to go
December to May is the dry season and best for the climb. Mornings are coolest. Hurricane season runs June to November.
Honest expectations
The trails are short but steep and can be overgrown. The tower has been damaged by hurricanes more than once. There are no facilities at the trailheads.
Nearby
North Sound is north, and Spanish Town is south.
What to pack for Gorda Peak National Park
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
