Trafalgar Falls
Trafalgar Falls
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Two spectacular waterfalls, Mother and Father, which you can climb around and have their rainbow encircle you.
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Preston, UK2,688 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Access to the site is up a very steep road, but at the top, there is ample car parking. This is another attraction that falls within the weekly pass available at those visitor centres that are open. After passing through the visitor centre, it is an easy uphill 10 minute walk to the falls on a good surface. At the top, there is a spacious viewing platform where both falls are visible. To the left, the 'father' falls are a combination of cold and hot springs which mix shortly before cascading down the sheer rock face and is the taller of the two. The 'mother' falls on the right, has a greater volume of water but is shorter. Access to pools under the falls is more difficult here and involves scrambling over rocks. We didn't bother as the views from the covered platform were excellent.
Written 5 May 2023
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ2,062 contributions
Mar 2023
This is a bit of a uphill hike to get to the viewing platform but it worth it. The path is pretty good but there are steps that will keep people with bad knees from making the hike. The falls are wonderful and while we were there it was running pretty good.
Written 29 March 2023
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Eric G
Cave Creek, AZ170 contributions
Mar 2023
As the title states, the hke is very short (ten minutes) to the views of the two falls. If you want to do some boulderin, you can get a lot closer. Unfortunately, I encountered a local who I mistook for an employee who insisted that I follow him to the base of the falls then tried to extort money from me for his guidance which i did not need.
Written 22 March 2023
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Jim S
Austin, TX183 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Two beautiful waterfalls within 10 minute walk from the parking lot. Can hike up the left side of the hall to swim in the pool that is p partially headed by hot spring.
Written 15 February 2023
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RuthAnn W
Logan, UT202 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
You’ll see 2 beautiful falls after a short walk on an established path. The Father Fall is what feeds the hydroelectric plant.
Written 14 February 2023
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tipje
The Hague, The Netherlands90 contributions
Jan 2023
Trafalgar Falls are nice especially if you climb to the hat water pool, however only go there if you can enjoy it in relatieve peace (no crowds)
Written 31 January 2023
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Bobbie W
Warwick, RI1,285 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
While in Dominica, you must visit the falls. In fact, you should get a tour of this beautiful, underdeveloped island. There are many falls within the rainforest.
Written 16 January 2023
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Srimanth Rudraraju
Greater London, UK327 contributions
Dec 2022
This is one of the biggest waterfall that i have seen in the Caribbean. It is beautiful and loos awesome in the rainforest settings.
What's even more fantastic is that i rappled down from the top of the waterfall down the bottom and then trekked back to the view point from where every see the waterfall from far.
I rappled down the waterfalls through Extreme Dominica - Advanced Canyoning and was by far the best adventure / experience of my life so far.
What's even more fantastic is that i rappled down from the top of the waterfall down the bottom and then trekked back to the view point from where every see the waterfall from far.
I rappled down the waterfalls through Extreme Dominica - Advanced Canyoning and was by far the best adventure / experience of my life so far.
Written 30 December 2022
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jaybeeFL
Palm Harbor, FL3,205 contributions
Nov 2022
Two spectacular waterfalls come into view sandwiched between towering peaks after a strenuous hike through a dense forest. The trail is steep in some spots and can be slippery if wet (much of the time as you are in a rain forest)!!! Wear shoes/boots with rubber soles good for gripping rocks and soil. It is worth the climb but take your time.
Written 21 November 2022
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SHAZZZZ
Castries, St. Lucia3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Two waterfalls. Left waterfall the water is hot water and right waterfall gives out refreshing cold water. Truly amazing.
Written 12 November 2022
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hartskys2
Ohio20 contributions
Hi, hartskys2. What would you like to know about this attraction?
Did you take a tour? We are coming in on a ship and wondered if there are operators at the pier and about how much it is for a tour.
buxtonred
Tasmania, Australia106 contributions
you can take a short walk to the supermarket, and catch the local van right up to the falls. takes about 20 mins and costs about $5. I'm sure with a ship coming in there will be plenty of people at the wharf offering to take you
TessADD
Tortola
Can you go for a swim?
Jared Nils
West Linn, OR72 contributions
Yes. I didn't swim there so I don't recall if there a really deep pools, but you can definitely get in the water.
janetcbell
London, UK52 contributions
How easy is the wal from the car park to the viewpoint? I am 60 and have arthritic knees but I would really like to see the Falls if I can.
Sher N
Lowestoft, UK113 contributions
It is a relatively easy walk to the platform. A few stairs which are not steep with the exception of one or two. It goes uphill and downhill. The steps are not high so small kids can climb with ease. I would say it's just a few minutes walk to the lookout which is sheltered and has about two wooden benches. You can get some great photos from there.
Lost camera?
My friend and I rescued a camera off a hard to reach rock at trafalgar falls on 28/06/15. It's a black Olympus camera with a red strap.
It has lots of holiday photos on it so we would love to return it!
Message me if it's yours or you know the owners!
Thanks
BILLMAN53
Bloomfield, NJ36 contributions
May I ask how much you paid for the taxi. We will be 4 people, and I always prefer to take a taxi, but an idea of how much to pay would be helpful.
kfin99
Cary, NC77 contributions
The cost when I went Dec. 2019 was $25.00 USD per person. There were about 20 people on the open-air shuttle. Guide was fantastic!
Marion G
Fort Pierce, FL
How many steps to the platform to photograph the falls?
Sher N
Lowestoft, UK113 contributions
I can't remember exactly how many but the steps went up and down and they were not high so small children can climb with ease. Most of the path is sheltered with trees so it's a pretty shady walk. It you get tired along the way you can also just take a break and stand to the side in the shade. Make sure to take some water and bug spray and a camera if you decide to go. Try if you can as the view is amazing!! Although from the lookout it's just about 5 mins or less to the sulphur pool which might be good for your knees. There is one spot along the way which might give a little trouble as you have to cross a little water and climb over a small rock. Just remember that you'd have to climb this on the way back. It's not difficult but try to if you can!! Good luck!!
Christine E
Somerset, UK42 contributions
Hi. Should Dominca Be on my visit list? Visiting island group with daughter who is living in Martinique. Considering St Lucia and Antigua. Only have two weeks. I am 65 and fairly fit,
AHC_Westbury
Westbury, NY190 contributions
I just returned from a week long visit to Dominica, am 71 years and walk with a cane. I enjoyed the visit. By all means Visit the Island.
TRAFALGAR FALLS (Morne Trois Pitons National Park) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Trafalgar Falls:
- Admission Ticket to Trafalgar Falls (Premium Site) (From S$6.76)
- Advanced Canyon Experience (From S$440.57)
- Night Canyoning Experience (From S$269.07)
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- Canyon Experience in Dominica (From S$228.50)
- Hotels near Trafalgar Falls:
- (0.44 km) Papillote Wilderness Retreat
- (2.29 km) Cocoa Cottages
- (10.71 km) Jungle Bay Dominica
- (1.11 km) Ti Kwen Glo Cho
- (13.26 km) Mango Island Lodges Boutique hotel
- Restaurants near Trafalgar Falls:
- (0.62 km) River Rock Cafe & Bar
- (1.23 km) Le Petit Paradis
- (6.38 km) Kozy's Niche
- (3.14 km) Zeb Zepis Bistro
- (6.69 km) Le Petit Paris Bakery and Restaurant