Chaudiere Pool

Take a gentle hike along the Hampstead ridge or through the Bense Village to find Chaudiere Pool for a cool, refreshing swim. Lovely views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. For the adventurous, the depth of this pool allows jumping into the pool from the rocks. After your refreshing dip, you return via the same route, keeping your eyes peeled for a sighting of the Sisserou Parrot-Dominica's national bird. 

Scott's Head

The Scott's Head ~ Soufriere Marine Reserve (SSMR) is located on the south-western tip of the island. It encompasses the villages of Scott's Head and Soufrière up to Anse Bateau, near the village of Pointe Michel. 

Boiling Lake 

A six hour round trip over challenging terrain, the Boiling Lake hike ranks as one of Dominica's most demanding trails. This well-maintained trail begins at approximately 1,600 ft, where a level stretch of rocky pathway blends with wooden steps. Although this is a strenuous trail, the trip is among the best ways to experience the rainforest of the Caribbean's Nature Island.

Red Rock

Red Rocks Dominica is an uncommonly good stop any time of day. Explore, have a picnic, or use it as a home base for sampling the nearby white and black sand beaches 

Syndicate 

National Park 

Nestled on the foothills of Dominica's tallest mountain, Morne Diablotin, and close to the Picard River Gorge is the Syndicate Nature Trail. Located in the National Park, this lasso trail is home to Dominica's indigenous birds, the Sisserou (Amazona imperialis), Dominica's National Bird, and the Jaco (Amazona arausiaca). 

Cold Soufriere

Bubbling from a volcanic crater within Morne Aux Diables is the Cold Soufriere. While Dominica is known for its hot springs and boiling lakes which spurt steaming mineral water from below ground, Cold Soufriere is a unique volcanic manifestation. The water here is not hot, but cold, though the same features as other hot springs are evident. 

Fresh Water Lake 

Freshwater Lake requires a steep climb but the views are worth it. You'll need to hike to this lake, the island's largest but you won't be lonely. Hundreds of hummingbirds can be seen along the way. It is beautiful spot in which to cool off since it's at a higher elevation. There are opportunities for breathtaking views, beautiful hikes, kayaking and a bar is open at peak times. Hiking boots or appropriate footwear is recommended. 

Jacko Falls

It's just a two-minute walk down a well-maintained stair set to the small waterfall and pool, which you can swim in. There's a flat rock sticking out in the water here, so this one makes a fun place to take photos!

Emerald Pool 

Emerald Pool is located in Morne Trois Piton National Park, Emerald Pool is surrounded by verdant forest and offers swimmers and waders a cooling respite on humid days. Just ten minutes off the interior Roseau-Castle Bruce Road, it's the most accessible waterfall in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Titou Gorge

The hike through Titou Gorge is actually a short swim from the base of a waterfall through a series of natural "rooms and ponds" formed by high cliff walls canopied by interlaced trees. The undulating sides of this deep, narrow gorge were formed as molten lava cooled and split apart.

The swim is short, only about five minutes, and the canopied light filtering down the mountainside within the gorge is spectacular. A hot spring tumbles down a short wall just outside the entrance of the gorge, which feels wonderful after the cool waters of the falls!

Canyoning

Experience the ravishing natural beauty of Dominica from the inside out on this adventure. Imagine hiking down through the rainforest to a secret waterfall that drops off into a hidden canyon far beneath the sunlit forest canopy.

Trafalgar Fall

These famous twin waterfalls are a 20-minute drive from Roseau. It's a short 10 to 15 minute walk along a well-maintained path to the viewing platform, where you can photograph both falls.

As you walk the path, be sure to stop at the warm spring that flows across the trail. The more daring can continue on to swim in the refreshing waters of the smaller waterfall or find the hot springs of the tallest fall.