The trail, also known as Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, is a moderate-level one. Beware when wet! Trail can be slippery. Be sure to wear suitable footwear.

Adding up to a total distance of 6.6 kilometres, it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours one way, depending on the starting point. The trail, also known as Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, is a moderate-level one. Starting point is 400 metres from Gorges viewpoint, so one can drop their car off there. The main destination is the Black River Peak, which has views of its river bay, La Morne Brabant, and La Tourelle du Tamarin. The journey isn’t too challenging, until you get closer to the summit (the path gets steeper). With the last section of this hike, you are faced with two choices: one, is to scale up the steeper part, using the tied rope, straight ahead. If that is too strenuous, you can turn right , which houses a new, less slippery path to the summit. 

Trochetia Trail

This trail’s total distance is 2 kilometres, and it takes 45 minutes to complete it. One of the easy-moderate level trails, it is mostly flat, but muddy. The starting point is on the right side of the Gorges Viewpoint. After 15-20 minutes of walking the trail, you will reach a river. To continue the trail, walk across the river. If you turn left and walk along the riverbed, you will reach the top section of the Trochetia Waterfall. Just be aware that the rocks are slippery there and do not go too close to the edge. After crossing the river, there’s an intersection: turning right brings you to Plaine Champagne Road, while turning left brings you to the Gollum Trail. This one is very strenuous and should not be attempted without an experienced guide and proper equipment.