Mount Obama
402 m in Antigua and Barbuda
Mount Obama is the high point of Antigua and the island's main summit walking objective.
Full mountain guide is still being expanded.
Region guide
Antigua Highlands
Interior and southern ridge country on Antigua built around Mount Obama, English Harbour, and historic lookout walks.
Mountains
Monk's Hill
187 m in Antigua and Barbuda
Monk's Hill combines a historic fort setting with a useful viewpoint objective above Antigua's south coast.
Signal Hill
132 m in Antigua and Barbuda
Signal Hill is a shorter ridge objective above English Harbour and a strong Antigua warm-up walk.
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Antigua South Coast Viewpoints Trail
A broader active walking route linking Antigua's southern harbours, ridges, and coastal viewpoints.
- Distance14 km
- Days1
- High point187 m
Shirley Heights Coastal Walk
A short scenic coastal walking route above English Harbour with strong viewpoints and easy logistics.
- Distance6 km
- Days1
- High point120 m
English Harbour Ridge Walk
A ridge walking line linking English Harbour with the main lookout high points above the south coast.
- Distance10 km
- Days1
- High point150 m
Mount Obama Summit Route
Main inland summit route to Mount Obama through Antigua's central highland vegetation.
- Distance8 km
- Days1
- High point402 m
Adventures
These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.
Antigua and Barbuda Hiking Week
A week-long active Caribbean itinerary across both islands.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration5 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Antigua Coast and Hills Trek
Antigua for active walkers, not only beach stays.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration3 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Antigua South Coast Trek
A fuller south-coast walking itinerary for active Antigua travellers.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Antigua Trail Weekend
A compact two-day Antigua hiking programme.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration2 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Antigua Viewpoints Challenge
A harder Antigua day for walkers who want more climbing than a casual harbour stroll.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
English Harbour Ridge Hike
The strongest ridge walk above Antigua's historic harbour.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Monk's Hill and Harbour Walk
A compact Antigua hike with fort history and sea views.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Mount Obama Highpoint Hike
Antigua's definitive highpoint hike.
- DifficultyModerate
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Shirley Heights Coastal Walk
A short Antigua coastal classic with viewpoints rather than a full summit day.
- DifficultyEasy
- Duration1 days
- RegionAntigua Highlands
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
English Harbour
Historic harbour settlement used for Shirley Heights, Signal Hill, and southern ridge walking.
Falmouth
South coast village paired with English Harbour for hiking access and overnight logistics.
Jolly Harbour
West coast base used for easier coastal walking itineraries and shorter active breaks.
St John's
Primary arrival and logistics city for Antigua hiking itineraries.