CUMBERLAND TRAIL
CUMBERLAND TRAIL
Located in the upper Cumberland Valley, the Mountain trail was once used by villagers as part of linking to the upper Vermont Valley. The area was popular for the movement of animals, and was a “Mourning” ground for the Spiritual Baptists Religion. The Forestry Department acquired some lands from farmers in the 1960’s and this assisted significantly in maintaining the trail. The reforestation involved the planting of trees like Caribbean Pine and Blue Mahoe. The Cumberland Trail is also one of the habitats for the St. Vincent Parrot (Amazonia Guildingii).
DESCRIPTION OF SITE/ATTRACTION & FACILITIES
The Cumberland Nature Trail is rested in the Cumberland Valley, traversing a variety of Forest Vegetation and Farm lands. At the initial section, the trail runs next to a wooden water pipe transporting water to a hydro-electricity power plant located in the Cumberland Valley. Its biggest attractions are however the rain forest and the opportunity for bird-watching both endemic species and other wildlife. The trail is between one and a half and two hours hiking.
Facilities at Cumberland Nature Trail include:
Trail Washrooms Ticket Booth Lookout Point Exit Shelter
Length: Approximately 2.5 miles At a relatively moderate pace the trail takes approximately 2hours to complete.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND NATIONAL PARKS RIVERS & BEACHES AUTHORITY
Located in the upper Cumberland Valley, the Mountain trail was once used by villagers as part of linking to the upper Vermont Valley. The area was popular for the movement of animals, and was a “Mourning” ground for the Spiritual Baptists Religion. The Forestry Department acquired some lands from farmers in the 1960’s and this assisted significantly in maintaining the trail. The reforestation involved the planting of trees like Caribbean Pine and Blue Mahoe. The Cumberland Trail is also one of the habitats for the St. Vincent Parrot (Amazonia Guildingii).
DESCRIPTION OF SITE/ATTRACTION & FACILITIES
The Cumberland Nature Trail is rested in the Cumberland Valley, traversing a variety of Forest Vegetation and Farm lands. At the initial section, the trail runs next to a wooden water pipe transporting water to a hydro-electricity power plant located in the Cumberland Valley. Its biggest attractions are however the rain forest and the opportunity for bird-watching both endemic species and other wildlife. The trail is between one and a half and two hours hiking.
Facilities at Cumberland Nature Trail include:
Trail Washrooms Ticket Booth Lookout Point Exit Shelter
Length: Approximately 2.5 miles At a relatively moderate pace the trail takes approximately 2hours to complete.
THE ABOVE INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND NATIONAL PARKS RIVERS & BEACHES AUTHORITY
posted by Karl Eklund at 1:13 PM
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