Eco & Birding Excursions Mount Obama Hiking Adventure

Join one of our certified guides on this excellent hike in Antigua. You’ll follow a beautiful trail to the summit of Mount Obama and get to enjoy fantastic views of the island. Interestingly enough, this summit was initially called Boggy Peak but was renamed after Barack Obama’s US election victory in 2009. As we begin the hike, you’ll see an information spot explaining the backstory. The trail is around 6.6 km, and we’ll gain 450 meters of elevation. It takes a couple of hours to ascend and less than an hour to descend. Along the way, you’ll get to enjoy the lush vegetation of tropical Antigua. Your guide will also point out the different types of plants like papaya trees or mango groves. This hike will be a constant uphill and is quite steep in parts. So, a good level of fitness is needed. Previous experience hiking is also recommended. The summit is closed locked behind a gate, but your guide will have the key so that you can access the last stretch of the hike. When you get to the top, you’ll get incredible 360-degree views of Antigua, including the sparkling southern coastline. If you’re lucky with the weather, you may even get to see the island of Montserrat. This is one of the best hikes in Antigua.