Bahamas Highpoint Weekend
A fast island weekend with the national highpoint at its centre.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Region guide
Cat Island Highlands
The high ground of Cat Island centred on Mount Alvernia, hill roads, monastery access, and coastal ridge walking.
Photos from Cat Island Highlands
Cat Island Highlands mountain map
Adventures
Bahamas Island Highpoints Week
The broadest Bahamas walking itinerary in the live portfolio.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 6 days
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Bahamas Ridge and Coast Circuit
A broader Bahamas walking circuit across the main active islands.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 4 days
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Cat Island Monastery Hike
A scenic Cat Island hike with the Bahamas highpoint at its centre.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Cat Island Trails Short Break
A simple warm-weather walking break on Cat Island.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 days
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Mount Alvernia Highpoint Walk
The classic Bahamas sovereign highpoint walk.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- One day
- Region
- Cat Island Highlands
Mountains
Mount Alvernia
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Bahamas Island Highpoints Route
Multi-island active travel route linking the Bahamas' highest point with New Providence and walking destinations on southern islands.
Cat Island Ridge Walk
A walking route on Cat Island that links Mount Alvernia with nearby hill roads and viewpoint ridges.
Mount Alvernia Summit Route
Primary walking route on Cat Island that provides access to Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the Bahamas, and to the Hermitage monastery.
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Island settlement
Arthur's Town
Main Cat Island base for Mount Alvernia, monastery walks, and nearby ridge outings.
Island settlement
New Bight
Useful Cat Island base for south-island walking and longer active breaks.