Mastic Trail Southern Trailhead — Attraction in North Side

5 Stars, because it is, what it is. If you LOVE nature hikes, it is beautiful in it rugged beauty. If your idea of nature is only being on a beach, this is not for you.

From the North end, it starts with a very easy gravel walk, quickly transitioning to some dirt with jagged rocks protruding, to some wooden walkways, through what would be wet if it rained that week.

About 1.25 miles in, it changes to mostly jagged hike, where you have to watch almost every foot placement. Not a problem, certainly not a difficult hike. Just one that you can rarely look around as you walk, to really take everything in.

We were going for time. So it was a brisk hike, only stopping to see if we could spot a Parrot when we heard it call out.

Saw a crab that was over 1'. Green Parrot, woodpecker, and many doves.

Like I said, it's nature. And the only untouched area of this island. But unlike other spots around the world, this is a trail to no where, with no pay off at the end, like a waterfall, pool of water, cave, or majestic view. No payoff, except you're in true nature

Absolutely...

If you're looking for something less beach and more "great outdoors" then the mastic trail is for you. This hiking trail is about two miles long (one way) bearing in mind you have to turn back to get to your starting point (total of four miles). Its not difficult, just a bit humid and the occasional mosquito. Please bring at least one liter of water per person and DEET based mosquito repellant. The trail is very defined with markers every few hundred yards. You may spot the elusive Agouti and of course the cayman famous Blue Iguana. Be sure to go in the morning/evening when the sun isnt too hot or during winter when there is a ever present cool breeze. The best starting point is at the Northern End (North Side)

Tip: Take two cars. Park one at the South End and Drive to the other to the North End. Walk the trail and then drive back. Enjoy some mudslides at Rum Point. Sounds lazy but trust me, you...

My husband had never done the Mastic Trail before and I have done it many times. Since the weather is cooler, I thought now was the perfect time to go. If you happen to have two vehicles you only need to walk one way, which is what we did and we walked from the North end towards South end, which meant that we started at the harder end and ended at the easiest end. It can be quite a bit of a trek and, as it mentioned at the beginning of the trail, not suitable for children under 8 years old (dependent upon the child of course). We saw a green iguana, plenty of pea doves, some smaller birds, and one bird I have never seen before and which neither of us knew what it was. We took our time and strolled and climbed and chatted and it took us about an hour and 45 minutes. Yes we got hot yes we got sweaty, but it was fabulous. What better place to look at how Cayman really was before all of the...