Mount Obama

If you’re hiking from the south side, the gate and parking lot are only accessible by 4x4 or a higher vehicle otherwise the walk to the start adds another 2 miles. The hike itself is pretty steep and slippery when wet, especially the top section where it joins the concrete road. Otherwise good views from behind the pylon at the top: there is a way marker around the gates. Definitely for the fitter and those comfortable with uneven paths and steeper ups and downs.

What an experience! My friend and I decided to do this hike around 2pm so the day was starting to cool off. We read Google reviews in hopes of finding out what to expect but we were unsuccessful, the reviews did not help us at all! We used Google maps to guide us their via car, and if you have a good, all terrain vehicle you’d possibly be fine to drive to the top (if you’re not a scared driver). After getting back I’ve done more research and it seems the best way to do this is to do a guided tour, we didn’t know that. The road is very steep most of the way up (the pictures don’t do it justice) this hike is definitely not for anyone who doesn’t do regular exercise and there’s no way our little rental car would’ve made it, and when we finally got to the top the gates were locked so we didn’t get the beautiful 360° view we were hoping for. So if you’re planning to do this yourself, I recommend doing more research than us and potentially finding yourself a guide to go with (one website I saw said the guides have a key to unlock the gates at the top) because it is a beautiful walk.

Loved it! We did it from the Christian Valley side. It starts with an old farm road, bring your bad car, even for Antigua that connector is terrible. You get to a gate, and then walk. Don't miss the tractor that marks the trail head. Otherwise the road goes on. We went past it, and while a nice walk, still wasted a good twenty minutes backtracking. Then it's overgrown reeds for a bit, then progressively steep hill. At one point you will reach a service road which I understand is not feasible for regular paysants (us), only comm tower maintenance personnel. This road is short but very steep. At the top, follow the trail indications to go left and around the comm relay fence to reach the "observation" area. As far as photography goes, you will stretch your composition skills trying to keep the wires out of the frame. Very nice hike, typically Carribean with an extra of Antigua pickey and sticky things. Every plant there wants to touch and scratch you 😃.

The path heading south starts just behind and to the right of the Mount Obama picnic area - do NOT go all the way to the agricultural center down the road. Pretty hot and humid - as to be expected, but nicely shaded pathway. Go to the right of the gates along the wall for a nice view without going inside at the top.

Park at the bottom and climb the whole way up. It’s worth it.

What an adventure. From what I was told, most people travel to the top by hiking. I had a rental jeep so I decided to drive to the top. There is a roadway but it is narrow with no guardrails to prevent you from falling probably to your death. I would not recommend you drive it but if you do and find yourself faced with another vehicle coming the opposite way, it will be difficult to pass. Take your time and be careful. Once you reach the top, it is difficult to get turned around.

You can not get to the tower with out some authority (gates locked at the top) but a view can be seen with walking around the fence. Steep hill to walk, cannot take a van or less than 4WD (our van spun out), too narrow for passing cars. If you're going, walk don't drive it, leave the vehicle at the bottom before turning left by the small farms. Advanced hike, concrete path/road, hairpin turns, mostly shaded. Go early in the day, long hike d/t the steepness.

Great hike with beautiful views at the top!