Tobago
Tue, 2011-09-20 18:32 | by admin
Tobago hilly landscape and idyllic beaches have always been an attraction to visitors.From 1580 to1814 the Island changed hands 33 times between Courland,Spain,France ,Dutch ,Sweden and England .In 1889 Tobago became united with Trinidad and the economy of the Island at the time depended on the agriculture of sugar-cane and cocoa, which lead to the construction of many forest trails around the Island. Some of these forest trails still exist giving rise to the increasing significance of eco -tourism .There are over 230 species of birds some 25 of which are indigenous only to the island making it one of the best places to view birds in the Caribbean.For details call Mario 749-2956 or islandhikers.com
Hike 1 on Sat 17th Sep't. ......Visit to Twin Rivers waterfall .7am
The Twin Rivers waterfall is located in Goldsborough with It's source coming from The Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve.It is a tributary of The Great River and the name Twin Rivers came about because at the base of the falls the river joins another large tributary. Hiking time upstream along the stony river bed will take 40mins to reach the falls where there is a large pool for swimming .Getting to the top of the falls is challenging but a variety of cascading waterfalls and pools can be discovered in this seemingly unexplored land..
Rating 2 easy
Hike 2 on Sat 17th Sep't................Speyside to Pirates Bay
A one-way hike from Speyside Lookout to Tobago Highest Point Pigeon Peak (550 metres or 1804 feet) then a steep descend to Flag Staff Hill and Pirates Bay ..
Estimate hiking time to Pirates Bay 2 1/2 hours
Rating :5 moderately challenging
Optional : A shorter hike from Flagstaff Hill to Pirates Bay for those preferring an easier route. Hiking Time 35 mins downhill Rating 3 fair
Assembly for Saturday hikes :7.00am at Esplanade Milford Road Scarborough
Sunday 18th September'11...... Hike to Big Bay and Little Bay Tobago
Cotton Bay sometimes called Big Bay and Little Bay by villagers is a hidden gem located on the Northern Side of the Island just below the village of Moriah.No roads have been constructed on the mountainous landscape that over-looks the bays and getting there is only accessible by hiking or by boat .The hike to the bays starts at Culloden and will takes about an hour through a muddy cow trail.It seems like "heaven on earth" the sandy beach is half mile long and the cool calm crystal clear waters is very relaxing.To the right of the bay there is a small reef attracting a variety of marine fish and it is mind blowing to see large manta rays swim harmlessly alongside you. .
Rating 4 moderate
Hiking time :1 hour one-way
Assembly 7.00am at Esplanade on Milford Road Scarborough