Flattest hikes...

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 7:45 am

I hurt my leg where the tibia & fibula connect on Christmas day by falling on the ice, and it still bothers me, so I wear a brace every now and then. So, what beaches have the flattest hikes into them?

I know waterlemon is pretty flat, so I am looking for hikes like that.

Thnx oodles!!

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:12 am

Hey Coden!
Waterlemon is the only hike I know that is flat. The Lindt Point trail from Cruz Bay to Solomon Bay seemed pretty easy to get too. Just make sure you go early in the morning when it's not too hot and don't lug too much with you.
I'm hoping to check out the Cinnamon Bay trail loop this time . . . if I can get my booty to leave the beach!

See you in 6 weeks!

ski2play · Post by **ski2play** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:38 am

Coden,

I second the Lindt Point trail also. I had a bum knee on my trip and was walking with a cane. I was able to do that trail. Also, not a long hike, but a bit of a jaunt to get to was Haulover Bay, a delightful place to snorkle and nice walk through the brush and trees. Have a ball! Hike careful!

loria · Post by **loria** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:40 am

the walk over to honeymoon from the Caneel lot is fairly flat--and easy terrain (not really a hike....per se) and teh walk over to haulover north is flat (but watch for branches on the ground) I didn't find the brown bay trail too strenuous--it's not flat -flat but not all that steep (others may way to chime in here--it's been a while since i hiked it)-

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:18 am

Thank you so much everyone!! I like to get a little hike in every now and then, but will gladly be a beach/shade lizard if needed. LOL

I thought I was over this, but that area "popped" (audibly enough for my hubs to hear it) about a week ago and it hasn't been right since.

djmom · Post by **djmom** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:57 pm

I don't think the Lindt Point trail is that easy on the knees. It isn't a hard hike, but there are quite a few places that for me (had a bad knee also) were pretty difficult to do going down hill.

You can probably do it, but there are quite a few times you will need to make a step down (or up) of maybe 12" or so. The beginning of the trail is fairly flat but it is definitely not flat as you go down to Soloman or Honeymoon.

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:45 pm

Beach Bar to the Tap Room is pretty flat...

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:59 pm

djmom wrote:You can probably do it, but there are quite a few times you will need to make a step down (or up) of maybe 12" or so.

Yowza - 12" is a big step down/up...is there something to hold onto?

Steve S" wrote:Beach Bar to the Tap Room is pretty flat...

Ha-ha...my initial thinking, since we are staying in Cruz Bay, is that we will be doing that sort of hiking and that I could handle it.

msgcolleen · Post by **msgcolleen** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:00 pm

That's my kind of hiking Steve!

toes in the sand · Post by **toes in the sand** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:29 am

Coden wrote:
djmom wrote:You can probably do it, but there are quite a few times you will need to make a step down (or up) of maybe 12" or so.
Yowza - 12" is a big step down/up...is there something to hold onto?

There is nothing man made to hold onto. If anything there is only natures handrails. And, yes, the spurs to Salomon Beach are steep. Not terribly long but steep with rocks/small boulders on the trail.
Are you bringing a walking stick?

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:04 am

Hi Coden -

My son and I hiked the Brown Bay Trail yesterday - it's pretty short (.8 mile) but I wouldn't recommend it to you. It isn't real steep, just a hill up and then one back down, but it is really rocky and the footing might not be real good for you.

I think Steve's idea is sounding better all the time!

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:06 pm

[/quote="toes in the sand"]Are you bringing a walking stick?[/quote]

Hadn't planned on it, may have to find one there. Maybe someone sells them or I can find one in nature.

Thx Traci - I will put Brown Bay Trail on my "do not hike" list.

Heather-in-MA · Post by **Heather-in-MA** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 4:14 pm

Just chiming in here...you may want to really consider a walking stick or hiking poles, especially if you are a hiker not on vacation as well.

I am bringing a pair down. I purchased them recently because I want to stay hiking ( recent moderate hike convinced me that it was time) and with RA I want to make sure my joints are protected as much as possible while I do that.

Just my two cents

Coden · Post by **Coden** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:05 pm

Hi Heather - Are your bringing walking sticks or hiking poles? For just regular hiking, which do you prefer? I'm sorry about your RA, I know that must be difficult for you.

Do you know if I can carry a either the sticks or poles onto the airplane or would it have to be checked?

Thnx again!!

Heather-in-MA · Post by **Heather-in-MA** » Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:46 am

Hi Coden,

I am bringing poles like this http://www.rei.com/product/798297/black ... poles-pair. If you research trekking poles, you see that they reduce impact to joints in the lower body and help you stabilize yourself on uneven terrain. I don't want to stop hiking (ever

) so I bought them. We are staying at Maho Camps and a main goal is to hike cross island and back.

Apparently TSA sees no difference between them and ski poles, so yes you need to check them. That could be an issue if you were planning on doing CO.

Hope your knee feels better soon!

Heather
(no worries on the RA-it's just life)

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