The Best Hiking Trails in Dominican Republic

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Photo of El Mogote, 1525m (near Jaracaboa)

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Pico Duarte - La Ciénaga Route

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near La Ciénaga, La Vega (Dominican Republic)

GerardNL

Distance

13.34mi

Elevation +

8074f

TrailRank

60| 4.83

(Please note that: Rodroader already uploaded this track on wikiloc: http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4416542 But his/her track is rather low resolution and doesn't include the way points or the description bel...

Buena experiencia en una ruta con un final muy especial. Estar en lo más alto del caribe.
PeterNav

We did the 2 day express route where we started at 6am and reached the camp at Comparticion (spelling?) around 5pm. We w...
conchman

Es dura para alguien que nunca haya andado más de 10km por un terreno de montaña o no tenga un fondo y una preparación f...
russianyaz

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Pico Isabel de Torres

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near Los Domínguez, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)

GerardNL

Distance

5.13mi

Elevation +

2700f

TrailRank

42| 2.67

***** SEE COMMENTS BELOW. TRACK SEEMS NO LONGER AVAILABLE **** ***** I'm just keeping the track here for reference, so you can see what ***** This is a famous mountain at this side of the Dominican Republic but no tr...

después del huracán maría se ha complicado hay algunos troncos en el medio de algunos caminos.
amarth hell

2018 update: this trail is now overgrown and is NO LONGER USABLE. I suggest getting a guide as they use a different trai...
Jeff Robertson

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El Mogote, 1525m (near Jaracaboa)

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near Los Corozos, La Vega (Dominican Republic)

bohadinho

Distance

5.87mi

Elevation +

2999f

TrailRank

41| 3.25

Fascinating and interesting round trip, the ascent is very slippery and difficult after rainfall. Take motoconcho (motorcycle taxi) to get to the start and walk back to Jaracaboa (6km) for insights in typical dominican l...

se torna difícil si ha llovido, por lo resbaladizo y empinado. hay que tener cuidado con los cruces que no estan señaliz...
Elías Vanderlinder.

This is a difficult, quiet steep and humid path path even in the dry season. Hardly any sun gets through the thick Canap...
manfred 2

okay views. Very very difficult and muddy. Not a great payoff for such a difficult trip. If you go about 1.5 km in and t...
mderocc

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Ruta Cafeto Madre (Oldest Coffee Tree in the Country)

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near Los Lirios, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

4.64mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

39

A hike from outside the town of Las Auyamas near Polo, Barahona to the oldest coffee tree in the Dominican Republic. You walk along many coffee plantations (fincas) and a tiny village. Una caminata desde las afueras d...
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Boca del Diablo-Playa Fronton-Las Galeras

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near Caya Clara, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

bohadinho

Distance

7.24mi

Elevation +

840f

TrailRank

39| 4.56

Very nice tour to an exceptionally located beach. Beautiful views from the mirador. Take motoconcho (motorcycle taxi) from Las Galeras to Boca del Diablo.

Muy buena ruta, Justo lo que estoy planificando hacer y la encontré acá. Gracias !
@bengiecaba

Very good way. The only part troubles is to climb the cliff road to Las Galeras. There is also another route that takes ...
BJG

muy bien
alain2

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Salto de la Jalda - Highest waterfall in the Caribbean

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near Maguá, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic)

chrismmm_1987

Distance

15.27mi

Elevation +

4324f

TrailRank

38

Imagine you want to visit the highest waterfall in the Caribbean but nobody knows about it - welcome to Salto de la Jalda. The trail is easily doable without much change in elevation, it's just sometimes hard to find. ...
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Las Galeras-Playa Rincon

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near Las Galeras, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

bohadinho

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

194f

TrailRank

38| 3.34

Nice tour to a 3km long half moon shaped beach, on the way there are several secluded small beaches which are even nicer. Bring good shoes, trail partly leads over sharp rocks.

The beginning of the trail was really impossible to follow and very dangerous, we decided to take another path, after ta...
Pedro FPS

Nice but no way moderate. Dangerous and very dirty. Lot of mud. Mountain shoes are the must. Thanks for the idea!
alexger

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Salto el Limón Samana

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near El Café, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

Patriciabst

Distance

5.73mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

36

Hike uphill . From the top of the hill you will see the beautiful waterfall. Then go downhill to take a bath in the bottom of the fall.
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Los Charquitos Trail

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near Los Lirios, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

1814f

TrailRank

33

Start on the gravel road above the town of Las Auyamas and continue straight on the gravel road to the very end. Beautiful views of the valleys of Polo and the surrounding area. You pass through the small village of L...
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Humid forest trail

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near Caño Hondo, Hato Mayor (Dominican Republic)

Dejosh

Distance

7.56mi

Elevation +

646f

TrailRank

31

Trail through the rainforest. Beware for fallen trees and some slippery places. Don’t forget to check out the different caves on the road.
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Salto Jimenoa 2-Salto Jimenoa 1-Jaracaboa

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near El Cedro, La Vega (Dominican Republic)

bohadinho

Distance

5.43mi

Elevation +

1243f

TrailRank

30

Beautiful trip to 2 waterfalls. Track drawn manually because the original one was corrupted , shortly before Salto Jimenoa 2 a trail leads to the right, stick with the white waterpipes later on. Take a motoconcho (motorc...
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Mata de Maiz - Hostal en Polo

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near Chorro de Oro, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

1.68mi

Elevation +

545f

TrailRank

30

Mata de Maiz al Hostal en Polo. Es un balneario con agua frio. Muy divertido. Un camino con mucho inclino. Se puede montar un moto o conducir un carro. This trail starts at Mata de Maiz swimming pools to the local hos...
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Polo, Barahona - Mata de Maiz

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near Las Auyamas, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

2.01mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

30

One of the ways to arrive at the beautiful pools of Mata de Maiz. Take the paved road down the hill and continue straight on the gravel road. Follow the gravel road all the way down until you reach Mata de Maiz. Possi...
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Rejoya Waterfalls, Puerto Plata

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near Camú, Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic)

jensknof

Distance

1.72mi

Elevation +

541f

TrailRank

29

Gorgeous hike along a river, crossing it many times. From the parking lot, there is a trail that is right on the edge of the river, which is tricky, but fun. Sections can get washed out. The main trail goes up parallel a...
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Rio Yuna Hike

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near Boca de Blanco, Monseñor Nouel (Dominican Republic)

sakcesep

Distance

4.65mi

Elevation +

922f

TrailRank

29

Out and back hike up the Rio de Yuna. Park at the colmado near the Puente Blanco bridge (they charge 100 pesos for parking). Then walk down the stairway which is next to the bridge, down to the river. The trail goes uphi...
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Rio Partido from Perla Marina

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near El Limón, Espaillat (Dominican Republic)

Rusty Rueckert

Distance

25.09mi

Elevation +

4055f

TrailRank

29

This is the way to get to Rio Partido from the West side of the river canyon. There are two places to rent life jackets for the hike. The first place is on the road at the trailhead. The second place to rent life jackets...
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Salto Grande and Salto Lisette

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near Estebanía, Azua (Dominican Republic)

Wysswii

Distance

3.22mi

Elevation +

1076f

TrailRank

28

Very nice walk in beautiful nature, on side of a crystal clear river with 2 nice waterfalls for a refreshing. After Salto Grande one part of the way is a bit dangerous because of a high scarp slope. But with good shoes a...
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Sendero a Cascada Blanca

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near Cocuyo, El Seíbo (Dominican Republic)

hardy2000

Distance

2.23mi

Elevation +

512f

TrailRank

26

Sendero a Cascada Blanca is a 3.5 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near El Seibo, El Seybo, Dominican Republic that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily use...
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Las Galeras-Playa Colorida

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near Las Galeras, Samaná (Dominican Republic)

bohadinho

Distance

2.20mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

26

Nice tour to a beautiful beach with high waves. Bring good shoes, trail partly leads over sharp rocks.
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Mata de Maiz to Mata de Rulo

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near El Fundo, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

1.41mi

Elevation +

135f

TrailRank

25

Starts at Mata de Maiz swimming pool. Goes up and over a hill and ends where two streams connect. From there, you can walk down and swim around the cascades. Difficult to follow and would high suggest a guide to arrive....
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Balneario la plaza

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near Los Helechos, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Will Lloyd

Distance

6.16mi

Elevation +

669f

TrailRank

25

Lovely walk following somebody's trail which was only needed once past halfway (before is a passable road for 4x4s). Bit of skipping across slippy rocks. Highly recommended
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Polo, Barahona - Sea View of Paraiso

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near Las Auyamas, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

4.34mi

Elevation +

1657f

TrailRank

25| 4.0

Follow the gravel road in Polo until you reach the end of the road. Ends at a beautiful view of Paraiso and the sea. You walk through various fincas on the hike.

Why do you just stop? The trail keeps going...
Quaker44

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Loma Quita Espuela

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near Los Bracitos, Duarte (Dominican Republic)

Clud

Distance

2.12mi

Elevation +

1089f

TrailRank

24

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Los Lazos in Polo to Sea View of Paraiso

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near Las Auyamas, Barahona (Dominican Republic)

Matt Clausen

Distance

3.01mi

Elevation +

614f

TrailRank

24

Start at the baseball field (pley) in Polo, Barahona. Follow the road that will eventually take you to a viewpoint overlooking the beach town of Paraiso. If you continute on the road, you eventually arrive at the river. ...
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Salto de nubes

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near El Arroyazo, La Vega (Dominican Republic)

Esteban Bravo

Distance

0.19mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

24

Salto de nubes. . . . ⚠️Unfortunately the GPS didn't work as expected so the information is not accurate. It's a 10km hiking, not difficult, middle slope. It's better if you bring water proof boots since there's a lot o...
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