Great River (Jamaica)
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The Great River (Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's major rivers,[1] and forms the boundary of the parish of St James with Westmoreland and Hanover.[2]
| Great River (Jamaica) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 18.207196°N 77.8835177°W |
| • elevation | 1,400 feet (430 m) |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 18.449568°N 77.9922867°W |
| Length | 57 miles (92 km) |
Mouth of
Great River
Great River
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The Great River rises at about 1,400 feet (430 m) just north of the small village of Pisgah in the north west corner of St Elizabeth.[2] From here it flows north north east for about 57 miles (92 km) (some sources say 46 miles (74 km)[1]) reaching the Caribbean Sea at Great River Bay on the island's north coast, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Montego Bay.[2]
The Great River is home to the second largest tree in the island,[citation needed] and to crawfish.
The Great River is one of the three most popular for traditional rafting on bamboo rafts.[1] It is also used for tube[3] and zip line[citation needed] craft.
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