Region guide

Saint Kitts Highlands

The volcanic ridge and crater country of Saint Kitts around Mount Liamuiga.

Photos from Saint Kitts Highlands

Mount Liamuiga hero image.
Verchilds Mountain hero image.

Saint Kitts Highlands mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Easy

Verchilds Ridge Route

A supporting ridge line on Saint Kitts that broadens the live mountain portfolio.

  • Distance8 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point976M
Challenging

Saint Kitts Volcanic Traverse

A longer Saint Kitts trekking line linking the island's main volcanic highland terrain.

  • Distance18 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point1,156M
Moderate

Mount Liamuiga Summit Route

The standard crater and summit route to the high point of Saint Kitts.

  • Distance11 km
  • DaysOne day
  • High point1,156M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Arrival city

Basseterre

Main arrival city and logistics base for Saint Kitts and Nevis hiking trips.

Northern base

Dieppe Bay Town

Northern Saint Kitts logistics base for Mount Liamuiga summit access.

Trailhead town

Old Road Town

West coast access point for ridge walks and southern Saint Kitts hiking days.