North & East Virgin Gorda - Gorda Peak National Park

The Gorda Peak National Park (declared 1974) is comprised of 265ac/107ha of land featuring both indigenous and exotic plants typical of semi-rainforest. At the highest elevation, the park is considered dry forest and presents rich Caribbean biological diversity, featuring some of the most rare plants in the British Virgin Islands such as six species of native orchids. Wildlife such as reptiles, tree frogs, birds, bats, and soldier crabs are found in the park. The world's smallest lizard, the Virgin Gorda gecko, makes the park its home.

Gorda Peak is the highest point on the island reaching 1,370ft/418m, and there are two well-marked trails leading to the summit where picnic tables and an observation tower can be found. The vistas here are excellent, offering panoramic views of the North Sound, Anegada, and the other islets and cays of the British Virgin Islands. On a clear day St Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands) can be seen, 50mi/80km in the southeast direction. Extensive reforestation has been undertaken in the area through the planting of mahogany trees.