The Quill
Walk into a volcano
The Quill is Statia’s defining silhouette and its most extraordinary walk: an extinct volcano whose upper slopes and crater shelter tropical forest.
From dry forest to green crater
The landscape changes as the trail climbs. The upper slopes feel cooler and denser, preparing you for the surprising vegetation held inside the crater.
A symbol visible everywhere
The Quill orients almost every journey on Statia. It rises behind streets, gardens and viewpoints, connecting the island’s everyday life to its volcanic origin.
Walk with care
Conditions can be hot, humid and slippery. Good footwear, water and an honest assessment of fitness matter more than rushing to the top.
WHY IT MATTERS
A deeper way into Statia.
Climb through dry forest and descend into the green crater of The Quill—an extraordinary landscape rising from the Caribbean.
Choose your Statia stay →WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- 01Crater-rim trails
- 02Rainforest inside the volcano
- 03Island and sea viewpoints
- 04Changing forest zones
- 05Birds, butterflies and native plants
BEFORE YOU GO
Prepare well. Leave room for discovery.
Start early, use proper hiking shoes, carry ample water and sun protection, and check current trail conditions and access guidance locally.
Image: GIS Statia, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Full photography credits.
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