Like most volcanic islands rising sharply from the surrounding sea, there is little flat ground around. Despite that, Moorea offers a surprising number of hiking trails.
Half way up the trail we had a sneak peek of the view
Given the terrain, most of them are very steep – they climb from sea level to several thousand feet elevation in just a couple miles of hiking.
At the lookout platform at the top of Magic Mountain
Strenuous hiking doesn’t exactly fit with our relaxation agenda, but in a weak moment we succumbed to the lure of a great view. We chose the most accessible hike – Magic Mountain.
Looking out over the lagoon from the top of Magic Mountain. There is a break in the reef, known as a pass where boats can enter and exit the lagoon
Climbing to a small overlook about 700 feet above the lagoon, the hike only took an hour or so. The reward was the view, which speaks for itself.
Happy and a bit sweaty at the overlook
