Mount Scenery Mountain

Address: Mount Scenery, Saba

Mount Scenery is a volcanic mountain on the island of Saba in the Caribbean and is the highest point of the island and of the Netherlands at approximately 887 meters above sea level. It is a dormant stratovolcano whose summit area is often shrouded in cloud and mist.

A well-maintained trail runs to the summit through tropical rainforest and montane vegetation and is the island’s principal hiking route; the climb is commonly completed as a day hike and offers views over neighboring Caribbean islands on clear days. The summit area includes basaltic volcanic features and steep slopes.

The volcano formed as part of the Lesser Antilles volcanic arc; its last eruptive activity is not recent in historical terms and the mountain is considered dormant. The mountain and its natural environment are part of Saba’s protected areas and attract nature-focused visitors.

Mount Scenery is located on the island of Saba in the Caribbean Netherlands; the island is small and remote, with the nearest major landmasses being other islands in the northeastern Caribbean.

• Height and access: At about 887 meters it is the highest point of the island of Saba and the highest point of the Netherlands (Caribbean Netherlands), reached by a well-marked hiking trail that is a standard visitor route.

Saba is accessed by regional flights from St. Maarten or by ferry (seasonal) from nearby islands. Once on Saba, the island’s compact size means Mount Scenery trailheads are a short taxi ride from the main settlement of The Bottom.

• Hike the well-marked trail to Mount Scenery early in the day for better weather and to avoid cloud cover that often builds by afternoon.
• Because Saba's climate is changeable, pack layers-summit temperatures can be noticeably cooler than the coast.