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St. Catherine

Hellshire Hills & Two Sisters Cave

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
0.50 km
Climb
-
Time
0.5 h

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A rugged dry limestone forest on the Hellshire peninsula south of Kingston — the last stronghold of the Critically Endangered Jamaican iguana (Cyclura collei), one of the rarest lizards in the world. Also designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International supporting 11 endemic bird subspecies. Two Sisters Cave contains Taino petroglyphs. The rocky coastline offers excellent snorkelling on relatively undisturbed reefs. Remote and hot — plan with water, sun protection, and ideally a guide.

Safety hazards on this trail

2 critical hazards

Read every item before you set out. Hazards are curated by Tekahike and confirmed by the operator.

Terrain

  • Sheer drop / precipice

    Unfenced cliff edges where a fall would be fatal.

    How to stay safe: Stay on the marked trail. Keep children within arm's reach. Avoid the edge in wind or rain.

    Critical

Navigation

  • Cave darkness / disorientation

    Karst caves are pitch dark, sometimes home to bats and crabs, and have unmarked drops.

    How to stay safe: Carry two independent light sources per person. Stay with a guide who knows the system. Do not disturb roosting bats.

    Danger

Additional notes from the operator

Wear appropriate hiking shoes. Bring water and sun protection. Check local weather before departure for St. Catherine.

What you'll find on this trail

Adventure

  • Sinkhole / cockpit feature
  • Cliff jump
  • Rappel / scramble section

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Who guides this trail

Tour operators

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