Black River Gorges National Park

The largest protected forest on the island, with walks from twenty minutes to a full day.

Entry fee: Free
Opening hours: 06:00 to 17:30
Best months: May to October
Region: South
Getting there: Realistically requires a car. The Petrin entrance is the most accessible.
On the map: Open in Google Maps

Start at Petrin for the shorter loops or Plaine Champagne for the viewpoints. Trails get slippery fast after rain.

Nearby in the South

Striped volcanic dunes plus a waterfall viewpoint in the same park.

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