JOURNEYS: CARIBBEAN; Barefoot in the Caribbean? Not on These Hikes (Grenada)
New York Times Article by STEFANI JACKENTHAL
Published: February 12, 2006
Nicknamed the Isle of Spice for its nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and assorted spices production, Grenada has lush landscapes with hiking trails through its green mountains and thriving rain forests. Beginner to advanced hikers flock to the Grand Etang Forest Reserve in the rugged mountainous interior, with multiple-level treks. Some of the trails have been blocked since last year's hurricane Ivan, but the two-hour (round-trip) hike to Seven Sisters Falls and a half-day hike up Mount Qua Qua are a nice mix of casual and challenging excursions.
Levera National Park, in one of Grenada's most scenic and spectacular coastal sections, has trails with easy footing around the lagoon and mangrove swamps. The 450-acre preserve with several swimming holes and waterfalls is great for spotting indigenous herons, black-necked stilts and common snipes.
Sunsation Tours, 473-444-1594, www.grenadasunsation.com, offers full-day, half-day (from $70 and $45 a person respectively) and private tours. Granada Tours, 473-440-1428, www.grenadatours.com, picks guests up at their hotels for guided group day hikes ($45 a person) to both Seven Sisters and Mount Qua Qua. Private tours are available.
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