Description
Physical Facts
Cultural Facts
Recreational Activities and Fees
Grand Etang Lake
Trails in the Forest Reserves
Wildlife
The Grand Etang Forest Reserve is the heartbeat of Grenada’s biodiversity; home to majestic mountain peaks that hold mystery and adventure and dotted by numerous hidden trails for those seeking the thrill of nature. This makes the Grand Etang Forest Reserve the undisputed leader for hiking in Grenada. In fact, the Reserve contains four of Grenada’s highest mountains: Southeast Mountain (712m), Mount Sinai (700m), Mount Qua Qua (713m) as well as an unnamed peak (760m). Covering an expanse of Grenada’s interior and teeming with life the reserve is enveloped with a bounty of tropical rain forest vegetation.
Hikes at Grand Etang range from easy 15-minute leisurely walks to rigorous expeditions of several hours. The trails are quite good, and the Forest Reserve provides excellent guides (both written and human). If you’re game, be sure to challenge yourself on the Mt. Qua Qua trail, one of the most fulfilling hikes.
On your trail adventure, enjoy getting to know Grand Etang’s flora includes towering mahogany and giant gommier trees as well as a multitude of ferns, tropical flowers, and other indigenous plants. The lush vegetation provides shelter for a wide variety of animals, particularly for the island’s many species of birds. The broad winged hawk (known here as the gree-gree), Lesser Antillean swift, Antillean euphonia, purple throated carib, Antillean crested hummingbird (known as the Doctor Bird) and the Lesser Antillean tanager are all common sights. In addition, Grand Etang is populated with opossums, armadillos, mongoose, and the playful Mona monkey.
