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Best trails in Virgin Islands National Park

Best trails in Virgin Islands National Park

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US Virgin Islands
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Want to find the best trails in Virgin Islands National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 31 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 10 easy hiking trails in Virgin Islands National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 16 to 1,725 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Virgin Islands National Park.

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Visitor info

Hours
Open 5 days a week
Passes & fees
No fee required
Accessibility
General park hours
Exceptions
4th of July
Jul 4, 2025 • Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27, 2025 • Closed
Christmas
Dec 25, 2025 • Closed
Entrance fee

Trunk Bay charges an Expanded Amenity Fee of $5.00/person ages 16 and up from sunrise until sunset. Expanded Amenity Fees, such as the fee at Trunk Bay, are not waived on the "Fee Free Days" that are indicated below. The fee in the dropdown below titled "Private Vehicle" is for boaters' use of overnight moorings, not for vehicles such as cars, trucks, or SUV's. Virgin Islands National Park does not charge fees for private vehicles entering the park via roadways. Overnight mooring fees must be paid prior to spending the night. Mooring fee payments should be made on a night-by-night basis. Overnight stays are limited to 7 nights per bay and no more than 30 nights per year. Payment stations can be found at the following locations: Cruz Bay Finger Pier, Caneel Bay, Francis Bay, Leinster Bay, Saltpond Bay, and Great Lameshur Bay. Credit or debit card is the preferred method of payment for all fees at Virgin Islands National Park.

Entrance pass

Lifetime Inter-Agency Golden Age/Access Pass and Annual Golden Age Pass grants half-off $26.00 overnight mooring fees. During Cruz Bay Visitor Center hours, U.S. citizens or permanent residents can purchase these passes with credit/debit cards. Cash cannot be accepted at the Visitor Center.

Annual pass
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Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

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Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Cruz Bay Visitor Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and has wheelchair accessible restrooms.

Additional information about accessibility at Virgin Islands National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

Commercial boats and planes are used to access the park. Please contact those services directly to ask about accessibility.

Facilities

The Cruz Bay Visitor Center is accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and has wheelchair accessible restrooms.

The Maho Beach Picnic Area is wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms.

There are accessible restrooms at the following beaches: Cinnamon Bay Beach, Trunk Beach, Hawksnest Beach, and Francis Bay Beach (in the lower lot).

Camping

Cinnamon Bay Campground has individual wheelchair accessible eco-tents and cottages, and accessible pathways throughout the grounds. Designated accessible parking spaces are available.

Restrooms, showers, and the campground’s restaurant are all wheelchair accessible.

Service animals

Service animals must be on leash throughout the park.

Trail reviews for Virgin Islands National Park

8,933 trailgoers Busiest in January
Mar 15, 2025Hiking
Good conditionsGood views

Nice easy trail along Leinster Bay, great spots to stop and snorkel and catch some sea turtles. Pretty good exposure the entire way. Limited parking but typically less crowded than many other locations in Virgin Islands national park. Easy to add a quick stop at the Annaberg Plantation Ruins

Difficulty: Easy
Leinster Bay Trail
Jan 3, 2025Hiking
Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Relatively easy out and back hike to a cliff top view towards the British Virgin Islands. Highly recommend.

Parking: Free, Small lot
Ram Head Trail
Feb 11, 2025Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

There are interesting ruins from the era of sugar cane plantations and sugar processing. Nice views looking across to British Virgin Islands.

Parking: Free, Medium lot
Leinster Bay Trail
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Virgin Islands National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Virgin Islands National Park is Ram Head Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 1,539 reviews. This trail is 2.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 374 ft.

What is the longest trail in Virgin Islands National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Virgin Islands National Park is Reef Bay Beach via L'Esperance Trail. This trail is estimated to be 5.2 mi long.

How many trails are in Virgin Islands National Park?

There are 31 trails in Virgin Islands National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 8,068 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Virgin Islands National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Virgin Islands National Park has you covered. Caneel Hill Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 1,725 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Reef Bay Beach via L'Esperance Trail, which will get you 1,443 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Virgin Islands National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Virgin Islands National Park and the most popular is Ram Head Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 1,539 community reviews.

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