AntelopeFalls
3.4KM
0.3kM
1d
A short but steep jungle trail in Mayflower Bocawina National Park, featuring rope-assisted scrambles up granite slabs leading to a multi-tiered waterfall. At the top, natural swimming pools offer a refreshing reward. On clear days, distant views toward the Caribbean coastline are possible. The fixed-rope sections make this a scramble-grade route (Class 2) despite its short distance.
Mission Directive / X-Factor
“The combination of rope-secured granite scrambling with the immediate payoff of natural swimming pools above the jungle canopy. The transition from physical effort to cool water in a tropical setting is what makes this route distinctive.”
Hazard Assessment
Several steep sections use fixed ropes on wet granite — fall risk is real if ropes are gripped incorrectly.
MITIGATION: Wear high-traction boots, keep three points of contact at all times, and go slowly. A guide can demonstrate proper technique.
High humidity (90 %+) and direct sun on exposed rock make the ascent feel much harder than the distance suggests.
MITIGATION: Start before 08:00, carry at least 2 L of water, and take shade breaks between rope sections.
Wet granite around the pools is slippery — falls into the water or onto rock are common.
MITIGATION: Wear shoes with sticky rubber soles, avoid running on wet surfaces and enter pools carefully.
Critical Loadout
Water Logistics
HIKING
PATHWAY
Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Stann Creek District // hiking
Mayflower Bocawina Park HQ
Register at the park entrance; optional guide pickup.
Rope-Assisted Climb
Several pitches of fixed-rope scrambling on steep granite slabs through jungle canopy.
Antelope Falls Pools
Arrive at multi-tiered natural pools — swim, cool off and take in the jungle canopy views.
Return to Park HQ
Reverse the route — the rope sections are trickier on the way down.
| Step | Sector / Waypoint | Dist. | Gain (↑m) | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayflower Bocawina Park HQ Register at the park entrance; optional ... | 15 min | --- | 15 min | Standard Segment |
| 2 | Rope-Assisted Climb Several pitches of fixed-rope scrambling... | 1–1.5 h | --- | 1–1.5 h | Standard Segment |
| 3 | Antelope Falls Pools Arrive at multi-tiered natural pools — s... | 45 min – 1 h | --- | 45 min – 1 h | Standard Segment |
| 4 | Return to Park HQ Reverse the route — the rope sections ar... | 1 h | --- | 1 h | Standard Segment |
Technical Specifications
DOC_REF: GOLDEN_HIKING_BEL_003Refuge Capacity
Eco-lodges and guesthouses in Hopkins village; basic campsites within the national park.
Regulatory
- Permit REQUIRED
- Authority Mayflower Bocawina National Park
A guide is not mandatory but strongly recommended for the rope sections.
Climatology
- OptimalDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Dry season (Dec–May) is ideal. Heavy rain makes the rope sections dangerously slippery; check conditions before going.
Emergency / Comms
- Rescue (EU) 112 ACTIVE
- Signal Limited — some signal at the park entrance, none on the trail.
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