Ham's Bluff Lighthouse Trail is a fun and fairly easy hike. It's mostly uphill but manageable, and…read moreyou can complete it in about 20-25 minutes. Great option if you're looking for a quick hike with rewarding views at the top!"

Calling all adventurers, calling all adventurers. This Lighthouse is an historic one that dates…read moreback to 1915, when the Island was under the rule of the Danish Government. It has severely deteriorated over the years, but is still a sight to see. The lighthouse is rusted out, has pieces that have fallen off and is severely corroded. Getting back to the lighthouse is slightly challenging. There are some huge potholes, which only get more challenging when it rains because they fill up with water and it becomes impossible to measure their depth. The closer you get to the lighthouse, the worse the road gets. There is tons of parking at the trail head located at the perimeter gate of the old abandoned National Guard complex. It is marked by a bright blue pallet. One thing to keep in mind is that this parking is known for vehicle break-ins, so do not leave any valuables in your vehicle Now the trail is all accent, heading towards the lighthouse. And there are some very steep points. I took me about 15 minutes to get up to the lighthouse. I would suggest wearing a hat and bringing some water with you on the hike, even though it is not long. It is very, very, very steep. The view from the lighthouse is very nice. It does get a little breezy up there, which I welcomed with open arms. You can go inside of the lighthouse and take two ladders up to the top. That was awesome. If you do that though, be very careful. The inside, including the stairs and floor, have corroded through and are very weak. They were strong enough to support my 250 pound frame, but I will admit, I was very scared. There are a few trails past the lighthouse that you can take to keep the party going. But I had no idea where they led and was not feeling dangerous that morning. Of course the way back was easier, since it was all down hill. But not as easy as I thought. I could imagine the trail being very tricky after a rain, making it very slippery and difficult to navigate both ways. This attraction has a lot to offer. You get a decent hill workout, you get some history, you get a miraculous view of the island's coast. I spent about 30 minutes at the lighthouse and enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend checking this site out.

Has to be one of the top beaches on the Island! Open from 10-4 on weekends. Couple of things to…read morenote, no bathrooms, no long pole umbrellas allowed only canopy tents, no shade areas and no concession areas. Small coolers, beach chairs are okay to bring.

While I was in St. Croix a couple months ago, this was on a lot of lists of 'Places to See' in St…read more Croix so I naturally had to go. This was probably the best beach that I went to on St. Croix. The beaches were clean and sandy. The water was great. It was also cool to see where the last scene of Shawshank Redemption was filmed. I would definitely go back to this beach.

This is a nice beach on the island's North Shore. Parking here can get pretty tight. There is no…read moredesignated lot. I had to find a spot on the side of the road. The beach has chair rentals and a boat ramp, but I am not sure if the ramp is operational. It is not a very large beach. I would say it is between a quarter to a half of a mile long. It has white sand and beautiful warm blue water. In addition to sitting out in the sun, you can snorkle, scuba dive or equus horseback ride (ride a horse in the water). They tout scuba divers being able to dive the world famous Wall, which is an area about 150 yards from the shore the depth goes from 35 feet to over 3,000 feet. The beach has access to some nice waterside bar and grills such as Leatherback Landing and Spratnet Beach Bar & Grill. On weekend they have a band out there that jams. Speaking of weekends. This beach can get a bit crowded. While I was there, there was a a large gathering of locals having a good old picnic. It looked like they were having a great time. This is one of the few designated beaches on the North Shore. It is a very low key and laid back place. It is a great time for all. I recommend checking this beach out, doing some of their fun activities and getting a good bite to eat and a savory tropical drink.

What a great STX beach!!! It is in front of Sweet Bottom…read moreDive Shop which is awesome. Great people. There's also The Landing restaurant which is one of our favorites on island! The sand is nice. Great for snorkeling and even better for diving. Walk in, swim out a bit and you are at a 1000 ft wall. Amazing!

Loved this trail. As you walk past a sandy beach, rocky beach, and climb to the tallest peak, you…read morewill soak up the scenery. Many people come here to enjoy the sandy beach. The water is calm and we saw many people snorkeling. My favorite was climbing to the top of the hill. The elevation was not too much to handle and the trail was well groomed. The views at the top were outstanding. Even if you aren't a die hard hiker, you can easily don some tennis shoes and make this 2+ mile hike. It's well worth it.

Great hike with beautiful views. We are a hiking family, so this trail to us was fairly easy. I…read morewould call it moderate for most as there is a lot of elevation change and challenging footing. It says 0.9 miles but you do have to walkover a quarter mile to get to the trail head. This hike is definitely worth it. When you are done hang out at the sandy beach. Amazing snorkeling. We saw a turtle and a stingray as well as tons of fish. There is some parking and a bathroom. Great spot and fewer people. We will be back.

One word: unbelievable. This national park is a hidden beauty and it's a shame it's so far away; I…read morewould visit it more often if I could. We hiked Lind point trail since it's walking distance from the ferry and stopped by honeymoon beach- absolutely stunning beach with clear water and white sand- great for snorkeling. We also went to trunk bay beach- the water was very choppy, and wind gusts were high so the snorkel trail was closed. Otherwise the views were beautiful and would definitely recommend.

We were relaxed and together, although it rained, we enjoyed our trip we found the people very nice…read moreeager to please, and taught us a few things about their culture, their lifestyles and their struggles so I really did appreciate being there and just taking a minute to be with my other half

The Lind Point Trail was just okay for me (well, sort of...). Yet...for anyone visiting St. John…read moreand Virgin Islands National Park, I at least highly recommend trekking up to the overlook. Beyond that....I found the trail to be mediocre. So....in all, I'd give 4 stars for the walk up to the overlook, and 3 stars the rest of the way. I had my rental car with me for exploring this island and the park. And...the start of the hike is located right behind the Virgin Islands Park Visitor's Center. Parking is pretty difficult overall while I ventured around. But, for this Lind Point Trail, there were literally 4 parking spaces available at the Visitor's Center where you can leave your car for a 1 hour time limit. I arrived early in the morning about 9am, and was fortunate enough to grab one of those spots. After venturing inside the Visitor's Center....I then hiked up the trail. Making my way to the overlook, it was simple. Yeah granted it's uphill, but the distance towards it was 1/3 of a mile. The Lind Point Overlook was great. It's a pleasant panoramic vista of all the town and island of Cruz Bay, St. John. I truly appreciated the views. Though....for me being a perfectionist, when I visited in morning during both days that I explored here, one morning the clouds were out in full force that tainted the clear blue waters of the bay, and the other morning I came here again and the sun faced right into my eyes in my direction while I peered out onto the waters. The surroundings were blinded by the light. Grrrr....so I never got the ideal photographs I was anticipating of beautiful Cruz Bay. I'd recommend to those out there who hike this trail....come on by in the afternoons! Yes...and hopefully when there's no clouds. Still, the views here were worth it and are the absolute highlight to this Lind Point Trail. Now...I did venture further along exploring the hike. There are 2 sections of the trail you can traverse. The Upper and Lower Trails. Yet....both lead exactly to the same spots around the island. So....there's really no difference either or which path you choose. I found out....might as well take the other Lower Lind Point Trail as it was shorter to gain access to the beaches. So....upon continuing past the overlook, I had researched ahead of time that Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches contained white sands and were quite picturesque. I was intrigued to find out if that was true. Yet though....upon arriving at both of these beaches, I was disappointed. One thing...from the overlook, it was maybe another third or half mile more to get to Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches. Not much more of a scamper. Both Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches were virtually identical. They were both real small, secluded and quiet. I was the only person on both beaches during my time there. And...although it may have been cloudy, I couldn't tell if there were white sands or not. Also, the waters certainly were not turquoise blue either. I honestly felt like visiting those two beaches were a waste of time. And now I understand why I was the only person among them. Because....they don't nearly hold a candle to the more famous and iconic Virgin Island beaches like Hawksnest, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. These recognizable areas absolutely had the magnificent and colorful waters. But, not Salomon or Honeymoon. They can be skipped. Also, this Lind Point Trail lead to Caneel Bay Beach, but since I was trekking all the way in the same area/general direction and I was letdown to begin with.....I actually skipped checking out Caneel Bay. Otherwise, there was really not much else to see on Lind Point Trail. Yeah...the trek around lead me through forest and lush tropical vegetation, but it wasn't anymore special whatsoever. Finally, my advice to tourists and travelers....at least make it to Lind Point Overlook and you'll then be okay to leave and continue on exploring the rest of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. For me, from here I started my travels along North Shore Drive...(the main attraction road to get around)....where I ultimately continued along on my journey. If anyone cares to know, the only other short hike I'd recommend on the island is Peace Hill. Absolutely do this...another simple little saunter up a hill leading to wonderful scenery of the Trunk Bay waters.

A great hike through the national park and/or a fun adventure to get to a couple beaches depending…read moreon how far you're willing to hike. A short walk from the ferry is the USVI National Park visitor center where you can find maps (and people) that point you to the beginning of the trail. Instead of taking a taxi for $6 per person, per way, I highly recommend hiking to several of the beaches instead! Solomon beach was the nearest beach and was about a 30 minute walk. Honeymoon beach is a bit further. You can wear flip flops since the terrain isn't awful, but I would recommend sneakers or sturdy sandals. How often do you get to hike to beautiful beaches, especially on vacation? Just do it. You won't regret it.

I definitely recommend! Our guide, Melodic, was great and taught us so many new things about the…read morebioluminescence in the bay. This was a wonderful experience for our family!

Great spot for Bioluminescence! Chris was a great guide,…read morevery friendly and took care of everything. Highly recommended!

The famous El Yunque - rainforest! Great place for people of all hiking experiences and ones with…read morefamilies. A guided hike for sights and scenes with options to create your own adventure. Here was our experience. EXPERIENCE: Parking: As usually advised, come early. This is no hidden gem so this picks up fast. Other alternatives is carpooling or arrange a tour. Depends on where you stop, but parking fills up FAST. Come early if you want the better trail access and less stress. Visitor access is managed largely because of parking limitations Vibes: The feelings from the temperature and energy changes. One night we were partying the streets of Santurce, next we we're in this chill and calm quiet area. There are paved scenic stops, short walking trails, and engaging areas such as waterfalls and river areas. You really can make it as adventurous as you want. OVERALL: 5 Stars. What's there to hate about this place? Maybe it can get super crowded but aside from that, it's a beautiful Puerto Rico experience. Whether you want waterfalls, hikes, scenic drives, or just to disconnect for a few hours, this place delivers. After that, you're not too far away from Luquillo Beach! Tips: * Go EARLY for parking and lighter crowds * Bring water shoes or shoes you don't mind getting muddy

Review #1,050 Posted on 5.1.26…read more We came to hike the Mt Britton trail at El Yunque on Friday the 24th of April. This was one of the better experiences of our trip, it was awesome up there. The parking is a bit tricky, honestly if I had to do it over again, I probably would've just parked a tad sooner then walked up more, but if you do that, it's a lot more time & walking/energy spent. The drive to those areas to park/hike is super scenic. You've got tons of green, and sounds of birds all around you, we rolled our windows down and soaked it all in. We parked pretty close to where the trail to hike Mt Britton begins, and it took us about 40 minutes to get to the castle, when you make it to the castle for sure go inside and walk the staircase to the top/roof. The views are awesome up there and you get some good photo opps. I would 100% make sure to do this again next time we visit.

AMAZING! This deserves way more than 5 stars, it was the…read moreabsolute best! This was my favorite part about my vacation. The adventure is challenging but extremely fun! You'll be hiking, body rafting, cliff jumping, rock sliding, and everything in between! I cannot stress enough how unforgettable this experience was. Ricardo and his team are beyond incredible. They definitely made this adventure even more exhilarating. They are very welcoming and very fun to be around. The tour even includes food before and after the adventure, which was awesome. I definitely recommend doing this tour if you go to Puerto Rico! Definitely worth my time and money. Amazing experience of a lifetime! *Take hiking shoes and if you don't have any, RENT some from them. You will be sorry if you don't! Also take long sleeve shirt and leggings if possible, you'll get tons of scratches if your arms and legs are uncovered!

I booked a private outing with Ricardo and his team in December 2014…read more After arriving at the teams base camp I observed how prepared these guys were for the day, from all angles, including safety as well as fun. The entire tour from the maintenance of the private trails to the coordination of activities was expertly handled. Throughout the day I did things not experienced for decades like jumping off 40ft waterfalls, repelling down rock faces, and body sliding down natural water slides. I brought my young son along for the adventure and here again these guys shined in a big way, Fernando specifically paid extra special attention to his safety but also making sure he had a great time. The expertise in safety and the detailed oriented planning put into this adventure allowed me to do what I came to do - have fun, without fearing injury or harm to my young Son. These caliber of activities (some might call them "extreme") would not usually instill such a feeling of calm and safety in me - or most people in general. This was the best tour of any kind that I've ever been on. If you love nature, hiking, andwater do it. It's the best money you'll spend on a tour.

This trail is outside of the gated entrance along a secondary narrow road. This was best for our…read moreparents as it was a steady decline down and incline up, yet a bit lengthy (about 20 minutes one way). At the end of the trail, there's a river where you can take a dip in, so make sure to have your swimsuit.

I highly recommend this trail when you're at El Yunque. It's an easy trail, perfect for beginners…read more Good for families. The trail was clean and well marked. The trail is short, probably 12-15 minutes each way. The trail ends at the Mameyes River. Spectacular. You can get in the water. Very relaxing and fun. That said you should pay attention to the weather because rivers are dangerous when it rains. No fishing on the river. Street parking. No trash bins around. Please practice Leave No Trace and The Outdoor Code.