Hiking the Cayman Islands

While the Cayman Islands might be renowned for our sugar sand beaches and crystal clear waters, our interiors are fascinating worlds of their own. There may be no better way to experience all that Cayman has to offer than on foot. Hikers on our three islands are afforded a glimpse of diverse flora and fauna: our national tree, The Silver Thatch Palm, mangrove forests, Wild Banana Orchids, the Cayman Parrot and the largest colony of red-footed boobies in the Western Hemisphere await hikers in our island paradise. Whether on a nature tour or a self-guided stroll, time spent walking on one of our many hiking trails is sure to add another dimension to your Cayman Islands visit.

Hiking trails are as diverse as the islands themselves. On Grand Cayman, the Mastic Trail is a two mile stretch back in time – dating back at least 100 years through one of the last remaining example’s of the Caribbean’s dry, subtropical forests. A hike on the Mastic Trail will delight you with glimpses of animals and plants unique to the Cayman Islands.

Our Sister Islands are a nature lover’s paradise and offer hiking experiences second to none. Adventurous hikers are thrilled by the glory of Cayman Brac with its spectacular cliff walks on the 140-foot bluff that thrusts vertically from the ocean floor. Saunter along one of the many forest or beach trails that dot the island. On Little Cayman, hikers can stroll along one of more than a dozen secluded beaches on a mostly undeveloped coastline, or spend time exploring the lagoons, mangrove forests, salt ponds and pristine wetlands that make up this tiny island paradise.

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