Look for the Blue and Yellow markers!

What to take:

• Water bottle and snacks (consider the distance, time and segment location you will be walking.)
• Wear comfortable clothing (it will be humid)
• Shorts or light pants
• Sneakers with good treads or (waterproof) hiking boots
• Waterproof rain gear (a poncho will also protect camera)
• Camera (width extra film and batteries, and somewhere dry to carry them)
• Insect repellent (but don’t worry, we’ve no poisonous creatures!)
• Sunscreen
• A hat or cap cap
• Swimsuit – you may want to swim along the way!
• Pack some extra clothes – socks, shirt etc to change into

Before the Hike

• Make arrangements to have someone meet you at the other end unless you plan to stay at many of the accommodations available at the end of the segment.
• Let someone know you where you plan to hike, it is best not to hike alone – complete the Hiker Registration form .

On the Hike

• Do not venture off from the trail
• Pack out what you pack in – do not throw litter or waste along the trail
• Respect the plants and wildlife

Watch out for:

• High rainfall can cause flash-flooding of even small streams. Even if it’s sunny, always look to the mountains for heavy cloud cover. For more information see our Weather page
• The dense rainforest can get dark quickly in the late afternoon – especially on eastern slopes
• Hikes often cross rivers – watch out for slippery rocks!

See our Planning Ahead page for more information about how to prepare for a trip to Dominica

Trail Passes are categorized as follows:

• Day Pass: To hike one or more segment at a cost of US$12.00 (EC$32.04) and is valid for one day only;
• Special Pass: For pre-sold organised tours and promotional events specifically cruise passengers at a cost of US$10.00 (EC$26.70) and is valid for one (1) day only;
• Fifteen Day Pass: For any of the fourteen (14) segments at a cost of US$40.00 (EC$106.80) and is valid for fifteen (15) days only. Check the Official Waitukubuli National Trail website and Facebook page for recent updates.

Trail Passes are available at the

Waitukubuli Trail Headquarters in Pond Casse and at Forestry and Wildlife Division (Valley Road, Roseau). Passes may also be purchased at various vendors throughout the island, near the trail segments.

Please complete the Hiker Registration form before beginning your trek. More information available on the WNT website, here.

See our list of emergency contact numbers for Dominica