This 2.2-mile hiking trail is one of the best on St. John: descend through a shady, moist forest and a dry forest, through visible remains of four sugar mills, …
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Jun 1, 2024
First off, this is one of my favorite hikes. My husband, adult daughter and I consider this hike a highlight of our 4th Saint John Trip. We are a “fit family” and hike, walk and do various forms of e… Full review by travelgirl3781
Apr 26, 2024
The hike down is beautiful, tropical, isolated/what others have said/blah blah. But, no one mentioned the following items I would have liked to known: there are no pestering bugs but be advised, t… Full review by Mitch R
Mar 23, 2024
Not worth giving up part of the day for. Downhill and then a brutal return to the top of the trailhead. We are early 60-somethings in decent shape. A couple in great cardio shape. The trail is ro… Full review by hoosiergirls
Is there a boat or taxi boat that will pick you up down the bottom so you don’t have to walk back up
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As of January 2019 Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park are once again offering their guided Reef Bay Hike. Cost is $60 per person. You’ll be shuttled to the top of the trail and …
As of January 2019 Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park are once again offering their guided Reef Bay Hike. Cost is $60 per person. You’ll be shuttled to the top of the trail and descend 2+ miles and over 900 feet to the beach, stopping to view petroglyphs on the way. At the beach you can take a dip before being ferried to a boat for return to Cruz Bay. Take plenty of water and something for lunch. This is a very popular hike and advance reservations are necessary. Trip Advisor doesn’t allow urls in responses so google friends of the Virgin Islands National Park to make reservations.
Is it worth packing snorkeling gear for the beach?
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I didn’t really get in the water when I got to the bottom, but for only a few lbs of gear, it’s worth a shot. Make sure the mongooses do not run off with it.
Is it possible to travel to and from the trailhead by taxi?
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Yes. You may have to wait a bit to catch a taxi after the hike--meaning taxis are not waiting around like at trunk bay ( or similar). Nonetheless, taxis are easy to flag down on …
Yes. You may have to wait a bit to catch a taxi after the hike--meaning taxis are not waiting around like at trunk bay ( or similar). Nonetheless, taxis are easy to flag down on centerline road. We actually picked up the centerline road bus which is another more adventurous option.
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Does the park have cabins for rent?
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers campgrounds, but no motels or rental cabins within the park except LeConte Lodge. The lodge is only accessible by hiking and is located...
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