Best trails in Mount Scenery National Park
Want to find the best trails in Mount Scenery National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 13 great trails for hiking and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 360 to 1,945 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Mount Scenery National Park.
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(131)
•Hard
•2.6 mi
•Est. 2h 38m
Hiking the Mount Scenery Trail in Saba with a stop at Maskehorne Hill.
Mount Scenery is the highest point on the island of Saba, also the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The mountain is a stratovolcano. This hiking trail follows the Mount Scenery Trail from Windwardside. A staircase of 1064 steps leads through the rainforest to the top of Mount Scenery. Mahogany trees grow at the summit.
The stairs are quite steep and can get very slippery after rain. Be sure to wear shoes...
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(43)
•Hard
•3.5 mi
•Est. 2h 36m
The Sandy Cruz Trail is an extraordinary hike through Saba's rainforest.
The Sandy Cruz Trail is one of the official hiking trails through Mount Scenery National Park on Saba. The trail runs between Hells Gate and The Bottom and can be combined with the Mount Scenery Trail to form a loop trail. It is a real rainforest hike, through dense forests where numerous tropical flowers are found.
The trail can get quite slippery and muddy, good hiking shoes and possibly a walking stick are...
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(20)
•Moderate
•0.7 mi
•Est. 33m
The Maskehorne Hill Trail, also called Mas'Cohones Hill, is an easy hike to a viewpoint over Saba.
The Maskehorne Hill Trail is the easiest way to get a great view of Windwardside. Start at the starting point of the Mount Scenery Trail in Windwardside. Follow the trail to the fork. Here the trail climbs to Maskehorne Hill, with fantastic views of Windwardside and the coast after the rainforests.
Highlights of this hiking trail:
- Mas'Cohones Hill
- Maskehorne Hill Trail
- Windwardside...
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(30)
•Moderate
•2.1 mi
•Est. 1h 43m
Hike the Mount Scenery Trail, Bud's Trail and up to Maskehorne Hill.
This hiking trail passes through the rain forests in the heart of Saba. The trail starts on the Mount Scenery Trail, a staircase to the highest point on the island. Here is the opportunity to make the additional climb to the top of Maskehorne Hill. Halfway up, the trail splits off and follows the Bud's Trail back to Winwardside. Many rare plants and animals can be seen along the way.
Please note that trails can be...
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(27)
•Moderate
•2.2 mi
•Est. 1h 51m
The Crispeen Trail runs through Saba's rainforest between Windwardside and The Bottom.
The Crispeen Trail is a hiking trail between Windwardside and The Bottom. In Windwardside, the trail starts at the Trail Shop. The trail passes through secondary rainforest south of Mount Scenery. Many tropical flowers, plants and trees grow and tropical birds are common. There are some nice viewpoints over The Bottom on the route.
Highlights of this hiking trail:
- Crispeen Trail
- Saba hiking trail
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(13)
•Moderate
•2.5 mi
•Est. 2h 1m
The Bottom Mountain Trail runs through rainforest between Windwardside and The Bottom.
This is the Bottom Mountain Trail, an official hiking trail on Saba. The trail runs between the Trail Shop in Windwardside and the Queen's Garden Resort in The Bottom. It is a fairly steep trail which can get quite slippery and muddy at times. The trail passes through a variety of dry and wet rain forests, two of the four ecosystems on Saba. There are some nice viewpoints on The Bottom.
Highlights of this...
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(13)
•Hard
•3.4 mi
The Spring Bay Heritage Trail is the most difficult hiking trail on Saba, along Kelbey's Ridge.
Note: there are manchineel trees along the trail. Do not touch these or eat the fruit. They are enormously poisonous. There is no shade on the trail, only set out early in the morning or late afternoon. Wear protective clothing and good shoes. Bring at least 2 liters of water per person if you hike only point-to-point. More water should be brought hiking back and forth.
The Spring Bay Heritage...
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(11)
•Hard
•0.5 mi
The Ladder to Ladder Bay is a historic hiking trail on Saba, used for centuries to bring cargo ashore.
This is the Ladder, a unique experience on Saba Island. The Ladder, located between Ladder Bay and the village of The Bottom, was used centuries ago for bringing cargo ashore from ships. The impressive staircase is steep, 500 steps over 100 meters. It is also an excellent spot for bird watchers, numerous tropical water birds can be seen from the Ladder.
Highlights of this hiking trail:
-...
9
(5)
•Hard
•3.3 mi
•Est. 2h 13m
Combination of the Crispeen Track and Tara's Ground Track, with a climb to Maskehorne Hill.
This hiking trail starts from Windwardside and combines several official trails into a loop trail. The trail starts a bit on the Mount Scenery Trail and climbs to the top of Maskehorne Hill. Here there are some wonderful viewpoints. The route continues through a mix of dry and wet rain forests on the Crispeen Track to Tara's Ground Track. The route returns along the Crispeen Track and ends with a...
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(7)
•Hard
•3.3 mi
The Gile's Quarter Trail is a coastal trail in southern Saba.
Note: there are manchineel trees along the trail. Do not touch these or eat the fruit. They are enormously poisonous. Good hiking shoes are required. There is no shade and it gets hot, set out early, wear protective clothing, use sunscreen and bring plenty of water.
The Gile's Quarter Trail is a hiking trail from Winwardside to the southern shores of Saba Island. The trail offers impressive views of Fort Bay. The trail passes the...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Mount Scenery National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Mount Scenery National Park is Mount Scenery Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 131 reviews. This trail is 2.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,830 ft.
What is the longest trail in Mount Scenery National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Mount Scenery National Park is Sandy Cruz Trail. This trail is estimated to be 3.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Mount Scenery National Park?
There are 13 trails in Mount Scenery National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 306 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount Scenery National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Mount Scenery National Park has you covered. All Too Far Trail - Sulfur Mine boasts the most elevation gain with 1,945 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Scenery Trail, which will get you 1,830 ft of elevation gain.