Near Leinster Bay Trail
View of Leinster Bay from the trail to the ruins.
Near Leinster Bay Trail
View in to Leinster Bay.
Near Leinster Bay Trail
Leinster Bay Trail, Virgin Islands National Park.
Near Leinster Bay Trail
Leinster Bay Trail, Virgin Islands National Park.
Near Leinster Bay Trail
Beach day for Donkeys along the Leinster Bay Trail.

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Leinster Bay Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
An easy and beautiful trail that parallels the waterfront!
1.1
mi
Distance
287
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlySwimmingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
No glass or smoking on any National Park beach.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.07mi
Distance
287ft
Elevation Gain
121ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
171ft
High Point
-3ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Leinster Bay Trailhead shares the same parking lot for the well known Annaburg Plantation ruins. The trail starts down near the water and is marked by a couple signs that can give you information about where the trail leads and what kind of underwater creatures you can see snorkeling in the area. Hiking to and from is a relatively easy, smooth trail that is breezy most all the time since it is right along the water's edge. It is just under a mile long from the parking lot to Leinster Bay. Bring your snorkel gear, a towel, and lunch! You can make a full day if you see the plantation, snorkel the bay and make your way out to Waterlemon Cay! Waterlemon is known by locals to be one of the most beautiful, vibrant places to snorkel! If you're lucky, you'll see octopus, and will most likely see gliding sea turtles! There are pit toilets in the parking lot, but there are no places to buy any type of snacks or beverages so plan to bring your own. Trash receptacles are located in the parking lot so please pack out any trash you have and throw it away at the end of the day. Help keep our beaches beautiful for you and others coming to enjoy this place!

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Contributors
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