Morne Diablotin National Park National Park

Morne Diablotin National Park is Dominica’s largest protected area, established to conserve the island’s highest mountain and surrounding rainforest. The park protects extensive montane forest and watershed on the island’s interior.

The park centres on Morne Diablotin, which rises to 1,447 metres and supports cloud forest habitat and populations of the endemic sisserou parrot. Trails and forested valleys within the park offer opportunities for guided hikes and wildlife observation.

Created to safeguard native forest, watersheds and wildlife, the area was set aside to protect biodiversity and remaining intact habitat on the island. Conservation management focuses on species protection and watershed integrity.

The park is inland in northern Dominica, occupying rugged interior terrain north of the main coastal settlements and east of the island’s western shoreline.

• Wildlife: Important stronghold for the endemic sisserou parrot and other native forest species, making it a focus of conservation on Dominica.
• Highest point: Contains the island’s highest point at 1,447 metres, with steep forested slopes and watershed areas.

What to See#

• Morne Diablotin: The island’s highest summit, rising to 1,447 metres, forming the central feature of the park and a core habitat for native forest species.

Morne Diablotin National Park is in northern Dominica. Access to trailheads is by road from Portsmouth or Roseau depending on the route; many trekkers start from the Calibishie or Mahaut areas and use local guides and 4x4 transfers for remote trailheads.

• Start very early for the Morne Diablotin summit trek to avoid afternoon cloud and heat.
• Hire a local guide - topography and weather change quickly and local guides know the better routes and wildlife spots.
• Bring sturdy footwear and expect muddy sections; summit attempts are strenuous and require good fitness.