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- Ridge grassland of Babeldaob: Open, wind-brushed slopes of tall grass and red soil give the trail its widest views. The land here looks nothing like the limestone islands to the south, and the open sky makes it the best place for photos.
- Forest ravines: Where the path drops into creases in the hills, the air cools and turns damp. Ferns, pandanus and big-leaved trees close overhead, and you often hear fruit doves before you see them.
- Lagoon views toward the barrier reef: From higher points on the west side you can look over the water that separates Babeldaob from the reef, and watch the color shift from deep blue to pale green over the shallows.
- Mangrove edge of Ngatpang: Near the coast the walking gives way to tangled mangrove roots and muddy tidal flats, a quiet habitat for herons and crabs
- Ridge grassland of Babeldaob: Open, wind-brushed slopes of tall grass and red soil give the trail its widest views. The land here looks nothing like the limestone islands to the south, and the open sky makes it the best place for photos.
- Forest ravines: Where the path drops into creases in the hills, the air cools and turns damp. Ferns, pandanus and big-leaved trees close overhead, and you often hear fruit doves before you see them.
- Lagoon views toward the barrier reef: From higher points on the west side you can look over the water that separates Babeldaob from the reef, and watch the color shift from deep blue to pale green over the shallows.
- Mangrove edge of Ngatpang: Near the coast the walking gives way to tangled mangrove roots and muddy tidal flats, a quiet habitat for herons and crabs that most people cross only by bridge.
- Red clay paths: The iron-rich soil is part of the experience. It makes the trail slick after rain, stains everything orange, and shows how much the island’s interior differs from the coast.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.