HIKING
Hiking Trails
Big River
Duration: 1.5 hours one-way
Distance: 0.7 miles
Blackwood Allen
Duration: 2 hours one-way
Distance: 1.2 miles
Katy Hill South
Duration: 5 hours
Distance: 1.6 miles
This is a strenuous section of trail connecting the agricultural lands at Upper Blakes to a narrow upland saddle. It twists, ascends and descends several times, crossing and then rising up the rocky ghaut of Big River before a steep ascent to the eastern ridge approach to Katy Hill.
This trail follows a series of steep climbs and descents through a lush portion of the Centre hills, including a formerly active agricultural village known as Underwood. There are two sections, east and west. Both are often done together, or you can shorten the journey by exiting the forest via the Underwood trail which bisects the eastern and western portions of the Blackwood Allen near the half-way point.
Connecting Barzeys to the Blackwood Allen trail, this offers a short hike through former agricultural lands and enters the dense forest. Although affording mostly modest slopes, there are a couple of sections that can get slippery. At the junction with the Blackwood Allen trail turn and retrace your steps along the same path that you ascended unless you plan to continue on the Blackwood Allen and end your hike elsewhere. Enjoy panoramic views of Montserrat’s eastern regions.