Boggy Peak
Mountain Antigua's highest point, formerly Mount Obama
Antigua’s highest hill offers short hikes and coastal panoramas over Caribbean waters. Visitors tackle ridgelines for island views, photograph the shoreline and combine climbs with nearby beaches and village visits.
Boggy Peak is the highest summit on the island of Antigua, located in Saint Mary parish. The peak rises above the central spine of the island and is the island’s principal high point.
The summit is accessible via hiking routes and provides wide views over Antigua and the surrounding Caribbean Sea. It has been referenced by both the traditional name Boggy Peak and, for a period, the name Mount Obama.
The peak sits inland within Antigua’s hilly interior and is a focal point for local walking and viewpoint visits rather than large-scale infrastructure.
- Highest point and views: At about 402 metres above sea level, it is the highest point on Antigua and offers panoramic views across the island and surrounding sea.
- Name history: The summit's name was officially changed to Mount Obama in 2009 and later reverted to Boggy Peak; both names are known locally and in travel references.
How to Get to Boggy Peak #
Located in the northwestern interior of Antigua; access by road from St. John’s (roughly 20-30 minutes). Local signage points toward the peak; a car or taxi is the most practical way to reach the trailheads.
Tips for Visiting Boggy Peak #
- The summit trail can be slippery after rain-good footwear matters.
- Combine the hike with a coastal drive to see different views of the island; parking is limited at trailheads.
- Local guides can add historical context (British colonial and wartime episodes) to the geography.
Best Time to Visit Boggy Peak #
Best visited in the dry season (Dec-Apr) for clearer coastal visibility and safer trekking.
Weather & Climate near Boggy Peak #
Boggy Peak's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1259 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
