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ShaunaH384

We tried to get on the NPS tour since we were a little worried about transportation to and from the trail head. They were booked but the friendly woman at the Friends of VI national park gave us info so we could do it on our own.We took a taxi to the trailhead and did the hike roundtrip. There is a bus stop near the trailhead. The bus comes every hour or so but we only waited 15 min. We were also able to get cell service at the top of trailhead so we could have called a taxi if needed (we got their number when they dropped us off). Taxis also run all over St. John and since they are open back safari type vehicles you just flag them down. It was pretty easy.The taxi was something like $7 per person and the bus was $1. The bus driver didn't have change though so take some ones.The hike was nice. If you go, don't miss the petroglyphs.The hike was great. The first part is pretty steep down and pretty steep back up. Its really doable though. There were port a potties near the plantation ruins. They were pretty gross but after a 2.9 mile hike down and the prospect of another 2.9 miles back they come in handy.

175Honeyg

If you can, take the NPS hike on a Tuesday between December and May. On those days your hike will be led by a volunteer named Kent. He is friendly, knowledgeable on a wide variety of subjects, and finds just the right pace for the group he is leading.In addition to his descriptions of the fauna, flora and and sights along the trail, there did not seem to be a question that could stump him. He answered questions on St. John history, geology, cultural influences, weather patterns, genealogy, and even building codes, and it didn't seem like we had scratched the surface.He is quick witted,smart and filled with information .He was one of the best tour guides I have ever encounterd. Made our day and got a standing ovation...

MattR224

We took the ranger-led hike on this trail. Learned a lot of cool history and natural info (thanks Alanah and Joe!). We packed light hikers for the trip for this reason but in retrospect I think I would have switched them out for keens. One thing to be aware of, exit boat loading is by dinghy transfer.

pmg57

with a swim and a boat ride home at the end! Towards the beginning of the hike there are some places to be very slow and careful; there's one sort-of-tough but very short up and down section; and the path and the steps to the petroglyphs at the base of the waterfall require great care. Ranger Alana Smith was very cheerful, informative, and helpful, and clearly, along with Park Volunteer Joe (I'm sorry I didn't get your last name, Joe.) wanting to make the hike a safe and comfortable one. Bay rum leaves, locust "fruit," hermit and fiddler crabs, deer, historic ruins, and the petroglyphs all made the day memorable.While I would not call the hike strenuous - the Ranger was keeping a pace for the group which included a wide range of ages and abilities, definitely wear good hiking shoes (some say there's such a thing as sandals good for that - I don't know). Roots, rocks, maybe mud, and the sometimes narrow path require careful going for a fair part of the way and slipping is a bad idea. Bring a pack with plenty of water, lunch, and snacks. Have a hat, sunscreen (bugdope is good, too), and fun! I brought hiking poles which felt good for me to have and use, but I'm sure weren't necessary.Bring (or wear) a (comfy for walking) swimsuit - you can change at the end of the hike at the toilet, a pack towel, and maybe snorkel, mask, and fins - maybe water shoes - whatever you'd want to have for your swim that you want to carry comfortably. Use a pack. Don't carry a bag.You'll be taking a boat back, and its dinghy picks you up on the beach, so you'll be walking into the water to get on board that so's you know.My wife and I had looked forward to this since last year, our first time on St. John, but had not heard of it in time to book a tour. It was our first thing to do in the week we have here this time and was a great way to start off! Don't miss it! Book early - long before you get here...

ajwarman

Great service at the Cabana Bar at Bluebeard's Castle St Thomas. High top tables very comfortable and provide great views of harbor

tomc0523

The NPS guided hike includes transport to the start of the hike, an interesting hike down roughly 900 feet of elevation over 2+ miles, visits to view petroglyphs, and a 40 minute return boat ride back to the NP Visitors Center. Our hike today was led by Alanna Smith, who did an excellent job sharing information about the various trees, plants, animals and ruins we saw along the trail. I don't think we would repeat the Reef Bay Trail hike, but we'd consider trying the somewhat more strenuous NPS guide hike of L'Esperance Trail which should be fairly similar to the Reef Bay hike.

alig68

Cannot say enough good things about this hike. Although the NPS offers a guided hike for a fee with boat pick up - we did the trial on our own. It is roughly 2.5 miles down to the bay but you can add additional mileage by detouring to the petroglyphs on the way or taking the turn off to go to Lamesur bay, etc. You will pass a few different ruin sites with a large ruin right on the bay at the end of the trail. Along the way there are some signs detailing the trees, plants, or ruins that you are viewing. Although the 2.5 mile hike back uphill to your parking spot seems intimidating - it really isn't that bad. Just go at your own pace and enjoy the sites along the way.

MarciaL869

WE loved the ruins, the old mansion, the smells of the big plants that look like philodendrons. We ended up at the beach which was awesome for snorkling...

911maryp

The hike was run by the National Park Service and included a taxi to the trailhead and boat back to Cruz Bay. There was a good mix of interesting trees that provided well needed shade plus some archeology sites including abandoned slave quarters, a sugar mill, and petroglyphs. The only negative was that very young children were allowed on the hike and they didn't have the stamina to keep up.

jules_travel55857

We took the trail from the main road and hiked back. It is not an easy trail. I would call it strenuous, especially on the way back uphill. The educational signs along the way were nice. The waterfall near the petroglyphs wasn't flowing, but there was a freshwater pond. The trail seemed to be well maintained. Watch for hermit crabs on the trail.

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