Welcome to Grand Etang Forest Reserve

Welcome to Grand Etang Forest Reserve. . , Welcome to Grand Etang Forest Reserve , The Grand Etang Forest Reserve was established in 1906 and covers an area of 3,816 acres (1,600 hectares). Within the reserve lies the source of the largest river on the island, the Great River which drains into the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern side of the island. Grand Etang caters to outdoor enthusiasts offering over 35 km of designated recreational trails, educational opportunities and bird watching. , The famous Grand Etang Crater Lake is a key feature of this area and was formed by volcanic activity that took place some 15,000 – 25,000 years ago. The lake is 1,740 feet above sea level and measures 36 acres. Water is extracted from the lake during the dry season to supplement the supply to St. George. , Historical features of Grand Etang , At Grand Etang you can see the historical Fedon campsite which was used during the famous Fedon rebellion, the first on the island against colonial masters during slavery. The lake area has been used for spiritual worship for centuries, and this continues even today. The Central Building was used for official ceremonial activities such as parties and weddings. , Wildlife in the Reserve include the nine branded Armadillo (tattoo), Mona monkey and Opossum. Tree Boa as well as endemic frog and several species of birds. Birds found include the Lesser Antillean Tanager, Ruddy Quail Dove, Rufuos Hermit and Cocoa Thrush. , Quick Facts , Portions of the Grand Etang Forest Reserve receive over 400 cm (120 inches) of rainfall each year and remain comparatively cool with an average temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. The famous Seven Sisters Waterfall is one of the many tributaries flowing from the Grand Etang watershed. , The reserve contains three of Grenada’s highest mountains: The Southeast Mountain (712 m) Mount Sinai (700 m) Mount Qua Qua (713 m) , Captions: , Opossum , Mona Monkey , Mountain Trails , Fern, Blue Mahoe, Pine