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Trip Planner:   U.S. Virgin Islands  /  St. John  /  Virgin Islands National Park  /  Reef Bay Trail

Reef Bay Trail, Virgin Islands National Park

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#1 of 11 in Trails in St. John
Hiking Trail · Nature / Park
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Weave your way through fresh water pools, tropical undergrowth and sugar mill ruins at Reef Bay Trail. Search the base of the 12.1 m (40 ft) waterfall for mysterious petroglyphs, ancient rock carvings dating back to the indigenous Taino people who walked these paths one thousand years ago. Venture both up and down the challenging 4.8 km (3 mi) trail from the Centreline Road entrance, or for the less experienced climber, make the descent on a Virgin Islands National Park tour, which includes a charter boat trip back. Plan to visit Reef Bay Trail and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Virgin Islands National Park attractions using our Virgin Islands National Park itinerary planning app.
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  • By BellaAnnArbor
    We enjoyed this hike, made magical by a swim at the end off a private beach. The hike back up wasn’t tough until the last 30 min. Those who are active and exercise regularly should be fine (we are in....  more
    We enjoyed this hike, made magical by a swim at the end off a private beach. The hike back up wasn’t tough until the last 30 min. Those who are active and exercise regularly should be fine (we are in....  more »
  • By Sassychemgirl
    We booked the guided hike through the Friends of the VI National Park website. We met at the National Park visitor center and they drove us to the trail head. Our group had 2 guides for our hike down....  more
    We booked the guided hike through the Friends of the VI National Park website. We met at the National Park visitor center and they drove us to the trail head. Our group had 2 guides for our hike down....  more »
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