Hiking the Hidden Gems: A Guide to the Best Trails in Black River Gorges National Park

Category: About Mauritius

Black River Gorges National Park is a hiker's dream, and it's located on the western coast of Mauritius. Some of the most difficult and rewarding trekking on the island may be found in this park, Thanks to its rocky landscape, high cliffs, deep gorges, and dense forests. The park has a wide variety of trails suitable for hikers of all experience levels, from easy strolls through the woods to challenging multi-day excursions.

The Macchabée Trail is often regarded as the best and most well-travelled path in the park. Hikers can expect to go through the park's picturesque gorges and woodlands while enjoying spectacular views of Mauritius' western shore. The hike can take anywhere between four and five hours to finish, as its length is roughly eight kilometers. It's a hike that most hikers with a decent degree of fitness can handle.

The Mare Longue Trail is another well-travelled route in the park, and it's popular because of the stunning vistas it provides of the west coast of Mauritius. It takes about 6-8 hours to hike the trail's about 15 kilometers. Experienced hikers are encouraged to avoid this path, as it is more difficult than the Macchabée Path.

Black River Peak Trail is a good alternative for individuals who prefer shorter treks. Hikers may see the entirety of the park and the west coast of Mauritius from the peak of Black River, which is reached by this trail. The hike is about 4 kilometers in length and may take you between 2 and 3 hours to finish. In general, fit hikers should be able to do this hike without too much difficulty.

The Tamarind Falls can be reached by walking through the park's woodlands along the Tamarind Falls Trail. This also gives access to a swimming area. Two kilometers is about what you can expect to cover in an hour on this trail.

The trails in Black River Gorges National Park are all well-marked and well-maintained, but visitors should be aware that the park is located in an area with both steep terrain and unpredictable weather. Hikers should prepare for the heat and humidity of the island by wearing appropriate footwear, bringing lots of drink, and dressing in layers.

The hiking routes of Black River Gorges National Park are, in short, the best in all of Mauritius. The park features a wide variety of trails, from easy strolls through the woods to difficult multi-day hikes. Black River Gorges National Park is a must-see for any hiker, whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out.

#Hiking #BlackRiverGorgesNationalPark #WestCoastMauritius #BestPlacesToVisitInMauritius #WestMauritius #MauritiusPlacesToVisit #WestInMauritius #OutdoorAdventures #NatureLovers #NationalPark #WestCoast #MauritiusTourism #HikingTrails #NatureWalks

Property Finder Mauritius

2023-01-19 18:00:56

SHARE THIS BLOG

RELATED BLOGS

FEATURED PROPERTIES


TAMARIN, MAURITIUS

USD 920,000

51 VIEWS

FLIC EN FLAC, MAURITIUS

MUR 27,000,000

8 VIEWS

BEAU CHAMP, MAURITIUS

EUR 1,100,000

170 VIEWS

BEAU CHAMP, MAURITIUS

EUR 2,800,000

175 VIEWS

FLOREAL, MAURITIUS

MUR 3,500,000

319 VIEWS

TAMARIN, MAURITIUS

MUR 45,000,000

283 VIEWS

GRAND BAIE, MAURITIUS

USD 540,000

23 VIEWS

RIVIERE NOIRE, MAURITIUS

MUR 15,649,920

165 VIEWS

Comments

Be the first to comment
or REGISTER to comment