A local’s take
I did this hike with a guided group booked through Sattva. It’s an easy walk, and the late-afternoon light over the ruins and the water was beautiful. One of the old-timers there told us they call this area Monte Geel.
What you see on the way
The walk starts at the Bushiribana gold mill ruins, one of the north coast’s best-known stops. From there the trail heads inland through cactus country to a water channel and a still pond that most visitors never see.
How hard is it?
Easy. Plan on 1 to 2 hours. The ground is mostly flat but there is loose rock and a lot of cactus along the path, so this is not a flip-flop walk.
Local tips for the day
- Go early morning or late afternoon. There is almost no shade out here.
- Wear closed shoes. Cactus spines and loose rock are everywhere.
- Bring water. More than you think you need.
- Park at the gold mill ruins. That’s the easiest place to start.
Go with a guide
If you’d rather not find the trail yourself, a guided group hike is the easy way to do it, and the guide shares the stories behind the place. Sattva lists local guided hikes you can book.
Want a guided hike in Arikok National Park instead? These two Natural Pool hikes are the ones our readers book on Viator:
- Sunrise Hike & Swim in the Natural Pool: small group, early morning start, swim at the pool.
- Private National Park Hike & Natural Pool Swim: a private guided hike through Arikok, just for your group.
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