The Aripo Heights is a mountain range on the northern side of Trinidad, with the highest peak being El Cerro Del Aripo at a height of 3086 feet. South of this peak is another called El Pico Escondido standing at 3078 feet tall. A group of hikers decided to access El Pico on a day following some rainfall. This led to a muddy trail with steep incline and decline and lots of skidding. The trail provided the opportunity to visit the site of the Aripo Caves and two waterfalls which had a nice strong flow of water. Some heavy rainfall in the later part of the day also caused the small tributaries to flow beautifully.
P1072592 Wild orange coloured lilies in the forest greets us as the steep trek uphill begins
P1072593 First stop, entrance to the Aripo Cave, a very large opening
P1072598 Pathway through the lilies as we continue to the summit
P1072599 Summit of El Pico Escondido and yes, I did climb to 3078 feet
P1072602 Making our way off the summit, heading to Lalaja
P1072603 Through the forest
P1072605 Heading towards two waterfalls
P1072606 Unusual tree growth, it appears as if the flowers are growing from the trunk of the tree
P1072607 All the way to the top
P1072608 Snake vine curling its way through
P1072612 First waterfall, Sumberhall Falls #2
P1072617 The water swirls downstream
P1072619 Clear basin
P1072622 Nice pool to cool off
P1072623 Picture moment
P1072625 Rays of sunlight reflecting of the rocks
P1072630 Next waterfall, Tumbasson Falls #1
P1072634 Heavy rainfall led to full flow of water of all the tributaries along the trail back
P1072635 A tributary close to the side of the trail
P1072636 It was a long day, the sun begins to set
P1072652 The trail gets dark as night approaches
P1072655 Lights on in the valley as evening mist rises
