If you want to stretch your legs and see St Maarten up close, consider going for a hike. St Maarten has 25 miles of clearly defined trails through the mountains and along the shoreline. For a spectacular view and a taste of history, you can climb Mount Concordia, which rises along the French-Dutch border in the center of the island. In 1648, the treaty that divided the island was signed here. Or, hike up beautiful Paradise Peak or Pic du Paradise, on the French side. This is the highest point on the island at 1400 feet. At the foot of the mountain is Loterie Farm, St Martin’s only private nature reserve. You can sign up to take the Eco Challenge day hike through this former 150-acre sugar plantation, which contains the island’s last remaining tropical forest. Below are several other contacts for arranging hikes.
Loterie Farms-Colombier
Guided hike through the rainforest
Phone: 05 90 87 86 16
St. Maarten National Heritage Foundation
Phone: (599) 542-4917
St. Maarten Road Runners Club
Phone: (599) 556-7815
Olivier Borensztejn
Phone: 06 90 62 79 07
Email:
Authentic French Tours
Rue de Hollande, Marigot
Phone: 05 90 87 05 11
Email: frog.legs@wanadoo.fr
Dutch Hiking Club
Phone: 599-542-4917
1 comment:
St Maarten doesn't only have wonderful beaches but also a very wonderful forest as well. Sign up, and take the Eco Challenge to see St Maarten up close through hiking.
-andrew
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