Brown Bay Trail

Caution: This trail is not maintained.

Trail starts from the ridge saddle .7 mile out of Johnny Horn trail from Waterlemon Bay. Trail branches to the east and descends through a dry thorn scrub and open hot valley. For a short distance trail borders Brown Bay and then ascends over ridge overlooking Hurricane Hole. Trail ends at the East End Road 1.2 miles east of the Emmaus Moravian church.

(1.6 miles, 2 hours)

Johnny Horn Trail

Passing through sunny, upland dry forest and scrub, this historic track begins at Waterlemon Bay and crosses the ridges southward to the paved road at Emmaus Moravian Church in Coral Bay.

(1.8 miles, 2 hours)

Leinster Bay Trail/Road

Follow the old Danish Road eastward along the seashore from the Annaberg picnic site to Waterlemon Bay. Good boat anchorage and swimming. Snorkeling is excellent around Waterlemon Cay. NO LIFEGUARDS.

(.8 mile, 30 minutes)

Annaberg Area

Area adjoins the paved Leinster Bay Road. Mangrove forest and shallow reef flats provide good wildlife viewing opportunities with land crabs, wading birds, and marine organisms generally viewable. A self-guiding walking tour of the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins is a short distance up the hill from the area's picnic site. A scenic overlook from these ruins provides a fine view of the British Virgin Islands.

(.2 mile, 30 minutes)

Annaberg School Area

This trail leads to ruins of the Caribbean's oldest public school houses. The site was stabilized and an exhibit placed here by the St. John Historical Society in 1987. From the school, you'll have fine views of Mary Point, Leinster Bay, and Tortola. Caution: Pay attention to road traffic when entering and exiting the trail.

(.2 mile, 15 minutes)

Francis Bay Trail

Begins at the went end of the Mary Creek paved road. Trail passes through a dry scrub forest, past the historic Francis Bay Estate House and onto the beach. A mangrove forest and brackish pond provide good bird habitat. A boardwalk provides for easy viewing of pond birdlife. Swimming and snorkeling are favored activities from the beach. NO LIFEGUARD SERVICE. Caution: Avoid deep-water passage of Mary Point because of strong currents and boat traffic.

(.5 mile, 30 minutes)

Cinnamon Bay Trail

Beginning approximately 100 yards east of the entrance road into Cinnamon Bay campground, this forested trail follows and old Danish plantation road uphill to its junction with Centerline Road. The Reef Bay trailhead is .9 miles east of this junction along Centerline Road.

(1.1 miles, 1 hour)

Cinnamon Bay Self-Guiding Trail

Shady, signed, history-nature loop trail passes through old sugar factory site and native tropical tres. Trail begins approximately 76 yards east of entrance into Cinnamon Bay campground.

(.5 mile, 1 hour)

Peace Hill

Scenic grassy overlook with old sugar mill tower ruin. 2.8 miles from Cruz Bay just off the Northshore Road. Easy walk (unless you try to go down to the beach), good with kids. Great views to St. Thomas and The British Virgin Islands.

(.1 mile, 10 minutes)

Caneel Hill Spur Trail

Starts from Lind Point trail. Crosses Northshore Road at point overlooking Cruz Bay and Caneel Bay. Joins the Caneel trail at .4 miles.

(.8 mile, 40 minutes)

Caneel Hill Trail

Joins Cruz Bay village with Northshore Road entrance to Caneel Bay. A .8 mile climb from Cruz Bay leads to scenic overlook atop Caneel Hill (elev. 719 ft.) Train continues to Margaret Hill (elev. 848) then descends to Northshore Road through a forest environment.

(2.4 miles, 2 hours)

Lind Point Trail

Connects the National Park Visitor Center at Cruz Bay with Honeymoon Beach at Caneel Bay. Trail ascends .4 miles to scenic Lind Point overlook (elev. 160 ft). At .7 miles, a side trail leads to Salomon Beach. Open dry forest with cactus scrub environment.

(1.1 miles, 1 hour)