JamaicaPortlandJohn Crow Peak

John Crow Peak

Mountain in Portland · 1,752 m

1,752 m
Elevation
247 m
Prominence
15.7 km
Hike length one way
18.0958, -76.6694
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up John Crow Peak

15.7 km
one way
1,648 m
of ascent
10 h 42 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

578 m15.7 km · 1,750 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · south of the peak
15.7 km on foot · ↑ 1,648 m · about 10 h 42 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 15.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Whitefields Hall Refuge
mountain hut · southeast of the peak
about 23.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is John Crow Peak?

John Crow Peak is 1,752 m above sea level and lies in Portland. Its prominence is 247 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up John Crow Peak?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 15.7 km one way with 1,648 m of ascent. Expect around 10 h 42 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for John Crow Peak?

The nearest parking is the parking area south of the peak — 15.7 km on foot · ↑ 1,648 m · about 10 h 42 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 15.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log John Crow Peak in Conquer?

Yes — John Crow Peak is one of 146 peaks in Jamaica in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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