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Purely Dominica

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image from segment for the Waitukubuli National Trail in Dominica

The second hike at this year’s Hike Fest highlighted segment four of the Waitukubuli National Trail (in reverse) – a moderate hike idle for nature lovers.

The 11.7 km hike started at centre of Dominica in an area called Pond Casse (which means Broken Bridge in Creole), and ended at the Laudat recreational Centre.

On this segment of the Waitukubuli National Trail you will travel through the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers views of several mountains, encounters of natural attractions and reminds us of Dominica’s rugged nature and rich heritage.

Some of the Areas of Interest includes: View of Morn Micotrin, Morn Watt, Morn Jaune, Morn Nichols, Morn Anglais, Morne Trois Piton, and Sulphur Springs.

Nearby Attractions: Boiling Lake, Fresh Water Lake, Middleham Falls, Striking Hole, Chemain Letang Historic Trail, Trafalgar Falls, and Boeri Lake & Trail. Here are some images from along the trail…enjoy!

image from segment for the Waitukubuli National Trail in Dominica

Waitukubuli National Trail in Dominica

image from Waitukubuli National Trail in Dominica

iWaitukubuli National Trail in Dominica

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Hikefest 2011: Soufriere Estate to Bellevue Chopin

This year’s Hike Fest started with a Moderate hike (10.8km) from the beautiful village of Soufriere to Bellevue Chopin; which showcases segment two of the Waitukubuli National Trail.

The Soufriere Estate to Bellevue Chopin trail highlights an old slave route, old estates and historic buildings reminds us of Dominica’s history of a plantation society and the era of colonization

Some of the areas of interest on this trail are: Old slave route, Sulphur springs, Traditional living, Palmiste Ridge (optional), Livestock & small agricultural farming, Charcoal production and Historic buildings (Palmiste to Bois Cotlette Route)

Despite the rainy conditions all throughout the hike, it was a beautiful trail, and I will definitely walk the trail again. Here are some few pictures that I was able to take without getting my camera wet….enjoy!

Image from segment two of the Waitukubuli trail

Hikers in Dominica's Waitukubuli Trail

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Take a look this amazing multimedia experience by Lorrin and Nina Lee on Dominica; featuring local music by Song Masters – visit to site like the Trafalgar Falls, Mero Beach, Screw’s Sulphur Spa, and much more. See Dominica from the eyes of Nina and Lorrin Lee. Enjoy!

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