The John Crow Mountains are another range of mountains in eastern Jamaica. The range extends parallel with the northeast coast of the island, bounded to the west by the banks of the Rio Grande. Connecting to the eastern end of the Blue Mountains in the southeast. To the north of the Blue Mountains, there lies a strongly tilted limestone plateau, and this is what forms the John Crow Mountains. This mountain range rises to elevations over 1,000 meters (3,200 feet). The John Crow Mountains are home to the Papilio Homerus, an endangered species of butterflies, which are known as the largest butterflies in America. The most well-studied species of these animals are actually found where the Blue and John Crow Mountains meet. Along with butterflies, this mountain range supports large populations of different Jamaican bird species.

The John Crow Mountains have a tropical climate, and temperatures rise to 90°F (32°C) in the summer, and drop down to 40°F (4°C) in the winter. The name John Crow was first recorded in the 1820’s, and it actually comes from the Jamaican name for the turkey vulture which is also known as the John Crow.. The vegetation in the John Crow Mountains is precisely similar to the vegetation in the Blue Mountains consisting of plant forests, forests, and other wildlife. With an exciting scenery, the John Crow Mountains lie in the primary spot for relaxation and exercise in Jamaica.