Black River Peak - Mauritius Friendly — Attraction in Chamarel

The highest peak in Mauritius and at the same time probably the easiest to climb. If you can't find a parking right at the entrance (which bears not a lot of space for parking) just go on about 300m inlands along the road to the Gorges Viewpoint. Here is enough parking available. As said the trail is quite easy, only when it rained or has rained a lot it can be very deep and muddy. Be prepared to dive your feet ankle deep or bit more in the mud. In about 1.5 hrs you can be on the peak. Only the end of the trail up to the peak is to be done on all fours and can be, owing to the loose soil, a bit slippery. But the view is amazing. Between April and July you might find some guavas along the way, a nice vitamin reward. Also bringing along an ice cold Blue Marlin is an amazing reward after the hike. If you like to have it more difficult and want to go the whole nine yards (828m), then start from the bottom of the valley in the Gorges (drive to the Visitor Center parking down in the valley). Check on wikilogs for a route because there are no signs put up for this route. I saw a route which went further than the peak along the Black River Ridge Trail down to Cascavelle. Maybe you can tell your driver to wait there if you want to conquer it. But be prepared for...

A great hiking trail One among the less explored ones The hike to the highest peak in Mauritius is not as difficult as you may think After passing through a muddy forest trail with ups and downs which is easy , only the last past is a bit difficult Avoid this trail if its very rainy as the way would get very muddy and the final hike would be slippery This trail used to be a difficult one but now a new trail to the summit makes this one among the easiest ones in whole of Mauritius On the peak you would witness the lush canopy of the Black Gorges National park(a similar view that you would get in the black gorges view point but much higher) Also you can spot some hills like the Le Mourne Carry plenty of water and food for the hike Taking An insect repellent would be...

On a dry day, it’s a moderate hike which is mostly shady with loads of beautiful tree coverage. A lovely trail with loads of uphills and downhills and holding on to trees for balance. This really should be better maintained and moderated. It could get more dangerous as the years pass without maintenance. Would not recommend to hike even a few days after the rains, very muddy and slippery - not enough time to dry. People have pulled trees apart to create an easier trail, to the detriment of nature. There needs to be better maintenance. Especially for the highest mountain in Mauritius. Mauritius, Take note of the trails in Yakusugiland in...