Hagley Gap
Hagley Gap is a settlement in Saint Thomas parish in southeastern Jamaica. This small rural community is located from Kingston near the top of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. It is known as a farming village with its primary source of revenue being the world-famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
Hagley Gap is roughly a 7-mile hike from the Blue Mountain Peak, which is a popular destination for hiking and camping enthusiasts. Jamaicans prefer to reach the peak at sunrise after the 3 to 5 hour hike, so night time hikes are the norm. After reaching the peak, a hiker has an incredible view of both the North and South Coast of Jamaica and of the surrounding ocean.
The Blue Mountain Project is a nonprofit organization which has partnered with the community of Hagley Gap. Over the last 12 years, they have worked together to build a medical clinic, bring internet access, and improve education in the community, as well as providing job training.
