Petroglyph Trail

Trail starts 1.5 miles down the Reef Bay trail. The many rock carvings by the pools are attributed to early Arawak Indians.

(.2 mile, 15 minutes)

Reef Bay Trail

Trail begins 4.9 miles east of Cruz Bay on Centerline Road. The trail descends through a shady, moist forest and a dry forest, both of which incorporate a wide variety of plant life. The visible remains of four sugar estates and more recently abandoned farming communities are along the way. A small picnic site and pit toilets are in the vicinity of Reef Bay sugar mill near the beach. NO LIFEGUARDS.

Guided hikes are provided by National Park Service personnel on a scheduled basis along the trail. Check with the Park Service Visitor Center in Cruz Bay if you would like to join a tour.

(2.2 miles, 2 hours)

Lameshur Bay Trail

Trail connects Lameshur Bay with Reef Bay trail. Open dry forest hiking, 1.2 miles from the Reef Bay juntion a spur trail leads .3 mile to a salt pond and coral rubble beach at Europa Bay.

(1.5 miles, 1.4 hours)

Bordeaux Mountain Trail

This steep, open to the sun trail connects the shady Bordeaux Mountain Road with Lameshur Bay 1000 feet below. Centerline Road is 1.7 miles northwest of the trail junction with the Bordeaux Road.

(1.2 miles, 1.2 hours)

Yawzi Point Trail

Trail leads from Little Lameshur Bay Road (near beach) through thorny scrub vegetation to isolated coves. Years ago people afflicted with the disease yaws had to live in isolation on this narrow peninsula.

(.3 mile, 20 minutes)

Ram Head Trail

Trail starts at the south end of Salt Pond Bay Beach. This rocky, exposed trail leads to a unique blue cobble beach and then switchbacks up the hillside to its crest 200 feet above the Caribbean Sea. Magnificent windswept scenery. Danger: Watch your footing near the cliff edge.

(1 mile, 1 hour)

Drunk Bay Trail

Walk to the south end of Salt Pond Bay Beach and turn to the east following the Drunk Bay trail along the north side of the salt pond. Some island residents harvest the accumulated salt during May and June. Note the windswept, stunted plant growth as you approach rocky Drunk Bay Beach. Caution: Dangerous swimming conditions.

(.3 mile, 20 minutes)

Salt Pond Bay Trail

Trail begins at the parking area 3.9 miles south of Coral Bay. Hike graded trail down to Salt Pond Beach and picnic area through arid cactus scrub land. Good swimming and snorkeling, chemical toilet. Caution: area is extremely hot and sunny. Extra drinking water and hat are recommended. NO LIFEGUARDS.

(.2 mile, 15 minutes