Mount Saint Catherine (Grenada)

Mount Saint Catherine
Mount Saint Catherine
Grenada
Highest point
Elevation 840 m (2,760 ft)[1]
Prominence 840 m (2,760 ft)[1]
Listing Country high point
Coordinates 12°09′44″N 61°40′30″W / 12.162281°N 61.675035°W / 12.162281; -61.675035Coordinates: 12°09′44″N 61°40′30″W / 12.162281°N 61.675035°W / 12.162281; -61.675035
Geography
Location Saint Mark Parish, Grenada
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown

Mount Saint Catherine is a stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the Caribbean island of Grenada. It is located in St. Mark's, Victoria. It is the youngest of five volcanoes which comprise the island. The volcano has a horseshoe-shaped crater open to the east, with several lava domes within it. There are two approaches to the top, both somewhat strenuous. The most maintained trail is from the eastern side, outside of Grenville. Tours from Victoria are also available, as are guides to Tufton Hall Waterfall, the largest waterfall on the island, halfway between Victoria and St. Catherine.

The summit of Mount Saint Catherine as seen from the eastern trail approach. There are people enjoying the view from the radio tower.

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