Machabée Loop
Black River Gorges
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Prepared 20 October 2026 at 18:16, Mauritius time. Printed comparisons are dated references. Check each live guide before leaving.
| Machabée Loop |
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| Typical time |
| Allow 4 to 5.5 hours |
| Distance |
| 14 km return |
| Overall difficulty |
| Moderate |
| Physical effort |
| Long forest day |
| Technical ground |
| Uneven forest trail |
| Guide advice |
| Optional |
| Family fit |
| Best for older children and regular walkers who can sustain a longer forest day |
| Access |
| Status unconfirmed National park trail The route is officially listed, but current park conditions still need checking before travel. |
| Machabée Loop |
|---|
| Navigation |
| Mixed |
| Exposure |
| Low |
| Water risk |
| Weather dependent |
| Access complexity |
| Park notice check needed |
| High point |
| Upland forest |
| Route format |
| Loop |
Read guide Machabée Loophttps://hikingmauritius.org/hikes/machabee-forest-loop