Blue Mountains (Jamaica)

Blue Mountains
View of the Blue Mountain Range looking into Saint Mary Parish
Highest point
PeakBlue Mountain Peak
Elevation2,256 m (7,402 ft)
Coordinates818°6′N 76°40′W / 18.100°N 76.667°W / 18.100; -76.667
Geography
Map
CountryJamaica
Official nameBlue and John Crow Mountains
TypeMixed
Criteriaiii, vi, x
Designated2015 (39th session)
Reference no.1356
RegionAmericas

The Blue Mountains are the longest mountain range in Jamaica. They include the island's highest point, Blue Mountain Peak, at 2256 m (7402 ft).[1] From the summit, accessible via a walking track, both the north and south coasts of the island can be seen. On a clear day, the outline of the island of Cuba, 210 km (130 mi) away, can also be seen. The mountain range spans four parishes: Portland, St Thomas, St Mary and St Andrew.

  1. ^ Hamilton, Janice (2005), Jamaica in Pictures, Lerner Publications, p. 10, ISBN 0-8225-2394-9