The scenic drive begins in Old Road and continues along Fig Tree Drive toward English Harbour. Nearby hikes and viewpoints offer a range of other options for outings. The trailheads and approximate hiking times in Saint Mary help you compare the options as you plan your trip.

Driving from Old Road

The route continues along Fig Tree Drive toward English Harbour. Check current road conditions and accessibility before setting out.

The name Fig Tree Drive is also worth understanding: in Antigua, “fig” is also used to refer to bananas. The road is not actually lined with fig trees. The local usage helps explain the name without reading it as a description of trees along the roadside.

Hike to Cade Peak

The hike to Cade Peak starts at Morris Bay Beach, near Old Road. This makes the starting point a specific landmark for the hike. Before setting out, check locally for guidance and trail conditions, as both can change.

When planning an outing, it is helpful to consider the hike based on its actual starting point: it begins at Morris Bay Beach, while the scenic drive starts in Old Road. These different starting points give the two activities their own context, without specifying any particular order or connection between them.

In Saint Mary: Location and Hiking Trails

Saint Mary is the wider destination for the other stops described here. The listed address for Carlisle Bay Beach is Old Road, Saint Mary’s. For the hiking trails in Saint Mary, difficulty, distance, and approximate duration are especially useful for comparison.

The Button Pond Trail is considered easy, is three miles long, and takes about one hour. The Signal Hill Trail is considered moderate; it is five miles long and takes about two and a half hours. The two routes therefore differ in length, time required, and stated difficulty. Button Pond is the shorter option, with the shorter approximate duration; Signal Hill is the longer route, with the longer time frame. Comparing these details can help you directly assess the different levels of effort involved. For both trails, confirm current availability with the protected area.

Views in the Wider Area

Farther afield in the region is Cape Shirley, also known as Block House. From there, there are expansive views over Mamora Bay and, in clear weather, toward Guadeloupe. The distant view toward Guadeloupe depends on clear conditions; the view over Mamora Bay is also among the described vistas. Cape Shirley is another scenic option alongside the drive and hikes, but with its own focus: views over the bay and, when visibility is clear, toward Guadeloupe.

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