Hiking

This trail starts in the village of The Bottom, past the hospital towards Wells Bay. A historical trail that was used to bring cargo ashore and up to the village. Different species of birds and trees can be seen along the trail. Trail takes around 1 hour round trip.

Can be started from the same area of the Mt. Scenery trail and is used to hike down to the Bottom. Hikers will encounter views of the Bottom and will be in secondary rainforest. Trail takes around an hour one way.

A short and relatively easy trail to hike for those who do not want to undertake the climb to the top. Hikers will be in secondary forest with a stunning view of Windwardside at the end of the trail.

Trail can be started in the village of Windwardside and goes to the top of the mountain which is the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The trail consists of 1,015 steps and since it is a rainforest hike, different types of flora and fauna can be seen. Parts of the trail can be muddy and slippery, so it is recommended to wear good hiking shoes and to bring a hiking stick. Once at the top of the trail, there will be 3 different viewpoints of the island. Trail takes 2.5 hours roundtrip.

A new trail that was opened a few years ago as an alternative way to get to the top of Mt. Scenery. Visitors must first walk a part of the Sandy Cruz trail and then they will see the signs for the Elfin Forest trail. Trail can be quite slippery and muddy at times, so it is recommended to wear good hiking shoes and to bring a hiking stick.

Another rainforest hike with different viewpoints that is very popular. Can be started in either the villages of Hells Gate or The Bottom. Parts of the trail can be muddy and slippery, so it is recommended to wear good hiking shoes and to bring a hiking stick. Trail takes around 2.5 hours one way.

Trail can be started from the road opposite of Queen’s Gardens Hotel or the junction at Rendezvous. Hikers will mostly be in dry forest with a transition to rainforest occasionally. Various species of fruit trees grow along this trail such as mango, and Mammee Apple trees. Trail also has stunning views of Saba’s capital, The Bottom.

Can be accessed from the Bottom Mountain Trail. Trail features dense secondary forest, mango trees and since the area was once used for farming, some ruins can be found along the trail. To help find your way along the trail, orange trailblazing marks have been placed in various spots.

Trail can be started from the Bottom Mountain Trail and is an alternate way to go up or come down from the top of Mt. Scenery. Trail is situated in secondary rainforest with a transition to rainforest as you near the top. Trail can be slippery and muddy, so it is recommended to wear good hiking shoes and to bring a hiking stick.

Trail can be started in the village of English Quarter or from Kelby’s Ridge near the airport. The trail consists of dry forest and scrub vegetation. The ruins of an old sugar cane boiling house can be found. The trail is long and hot, so it is recommended to take plenty water and sunblock on the hike. Trail takes around 2-3 hours one way.

Trail can be accessed from the road below the airport that goes to Cove Bay. A short hike that’s perfect for those who want to see some of the marine life that inhabit the waters around Saba. At the beginning of the trail there is also the ruins of an indigo boiling house. Like the Tara Ground trail, orange trailblazing marks have been placed to help hikers find their way.

Trail can be accessed by going down from Upper Hells Gate towards the airport, follow the side road that branches sharply to the left. The trail will start at the end of the paved road. A historical trail with the ruins of the old McNish Sulfur Mine. If hikers want to explore inside, they will have to arrange a guided hike with the SCF and Crocodile James. Trail also features views of Green Island, the airport, and is an important area for bird watching as the cliffs around the trail are a breeding area for the red billed tropic birds, and other species of sea birds.

Can be accessed from the Wells Bay Road. Features the ruins of the first settlement on the island which was formed in the early 17th century with information boards placed in various locations to explain the history of the area. Trail also has views of the north side of the island, Wells Bay and Torrens Point.

Trail can be accessed from two locations either from the trail head in Lower Hells gate or from the Wells Bay Road. Trail is very strenuous and due to erosion and landslides, trail has been closed to regular hikers, and the SCF has recently decided to stop offering guided hikes due to the dangerous conditions of the trial.

Trail can be accessed from the Sandy Cruz Trail or from the start of the North Coast trail from the Zions Hills village. Trail is very strenuous and meanders through 4 different ecosystems including dry scrub vegetation, and lush rainforest. No mobile phone connection along the trail.

(Closed Mon-Fri due to goat culling): Trail can be started from two different locations, either behind the hospital or at the beginning of the road from the Bottom heading down to Fort Bay. Parish Hill is one of the younger volcanic domes on Saba (less than 100,000 years old) and has great views of the Bottom and St. Johns. The trail also features deep caves, but they should only be entered with an experienced guide and adequate equipment.

Starts between the villages of Windwardside and St. Johns at the monument. Trail is quite short and features views of the neighboring islands of St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, and Nevis.

Trail can be found on the way to Wells Bay from the Bottom and starts close to the Ladder trail. It is another heritage trail with ruins of an old open cistern, farm stone walls, and a cavern. The trail also has views of Ladder Bay and Wells Bay.

A new and relatively short trail that starts in St. Johns. Has amazing views of the Bottom, Fort Bay, and even some of the neighboring islands.

This trail can be started from two areas. The first being from the Dancing Place trail or by the dirt road below the stone crusher at the eastern end of Fort Bay. Take enough water and sunblock as this trail is long and hot. Trail closed due to construction of the road between Black Rocks and Gary’s Pond.