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Overview of Forest Trek 2025
Mount Felix Forest Estate, St. Thomas
Hiking Scale of Difficulty |
1-4 |
Anybody can do it |
5-6 |
Must be reasonably fit; participants must be able-bodied |
7-8 |
Must be fit |
9-10 |
Must be very fit |
Level of Difficulty: 8 - Must be fit.
The sixteenth staging of Forest Trek, scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, is a cross-country hike through the Mount Felix Forest Estate in St. Thomas.
This year, the Forestry Department offers three hiking distances: 8km, 12km, or 16km, all while experiencing the verdant forest and the nearby Plantain Garden River.
Transportation Options:
- Participants choosing the transportation-included option will depart from the Forestry Department in St. Andrew.
- All hikers must arrive at the Checkpoint by 5:30 AM for boarding.
- For those selecting the transportation-excluded option, arrival is expected at the start line in Sunning Hill by 8:00 AM.
Packages & Pricing
- Trek LITE: Arrange your own transport and meals or enjoy food court options. $5,000
- Trek PLUS: Includes transportation and snacks. $8,000
- Trek CRU: Designed for groups, including transportation and snacks. $7,500
- Trek FAM: Family package with two options:
- Provide your own transport and food. Adult: $3,000 | Child: $2,000
- Includes transportation and light snacks. Adult: $4,000 | Child: $3,000