The Virgin Islands: A Walking & Hiking Guide
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The Virgin Islands - Leonard Adkins
The Virgin Islands: A Walking & Hiking Guide
Leonard M. Adkins
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This unique guidebook covers every aspect of exploring these islands on foot. And conditions have never been better for Caribbean-bound walkers and hikers. The tiny island of Saba has rebuilt the hand-carved step-trails that were once the only link between the island’s four villages. Dominica has upgraded a network of trails through rugged mountains into areas with active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls. Excursions range from one-hour town and beach walks to strenuous hikes that require the services of a local guide. So, whether you prefer to take in the historical sites, marketplaces and Dutch buildings in Philipsburg or would rather work up a sweat on the Victor Hugues Trail (8 hours, one way) on Guadeloupe, you’ll find something to suit your tastes.
Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: this book’s for you.
Caribbean Travel & Life
Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands.
Backpacker magazine
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© 2010 Leonard M. Adkins
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This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result in negligence, accident or any other cause.
Acknowledgments
I used to wonder why authors needed to thank so many people. Now I know. To the following go my most heartfelt thanks and appreciation for their invaluable assistance and for the sharing of their knowledge.
On St. Croix – Nancy Buckingham, St. Croix Environmental Association; William Cissel, National Park Service; K. Olasee, I. Davis and Rudy G. O’Reilly, Jr., University of the Virgin Islands; Susan Ivy, Colony Cove; Kathy Weaver, Barker, Campbell & Farley; Liz Wilson; Bill and Betsy Gladfelter. On St. Thomas – Julie Lentz, Secret Harborview Villas; Lyla Naseem, Laura Davidson Public Relations; Monica Leedy, Barker, Campbell & Farley. On St. John – C. Weiker and D. Near, National Park Service; R. Miles Stair, Holiday Homes. In the British Virgin Islands – Keith Dawson, Tourist Board; Janine Cifelli, Resorts Management, Inc.; Eugenia Martac, Elizabeth Beach Resort; Kathryn van Kampen, BVI Press Office; Simon Owens, Paradise Beach Resort; Helen Bayne, Biras Creek; John Moorly and Katherine Dickens, Guana Island; Nicolas Drayton and Veronica Champion, National Parks Trust. On Sint Maarten/St. Martin – Myron Clement, Clement-Petrocik; Bernadette Davis and Silvianne Hill, Tourist Office; Eric Dubois Millot, Action Nature. On Anguilla – Bob Conrich; Pam Berry, Carimar Beach Club; Elizabeth Mason and Amelia Vanterpool-Kubish, Tourist Office. On St. Barts – Ellise Magras and Marielle Greaux, Tourist Office; Hotel Yuana. On Saba – Glenn C. Holm, Saba Tourist Bureau; James Johnson, Saba Nature Guide; Ton van’t Hof, Saba Conservation Foundation; Captain’s Quarters. On Statia – Roland Lopes, Dept. of Tourism, Raphael Charley
Lopes, Statia Nature Guide; Golden Era Hotel. On St. Kitts – Timothy Benford; Greg Pereira, Greg’s Safaris; Ocean Terrace Inn. On Nevis – Pam Berry, Golden Rock Estate; David Rollinson, Eco-Tours Nevis. On Antigua – Ann Marie Martin, National Parks; Chris Lafaurie, Long Bay Beach Hotel; Matt Seminar, Trombone Associates; Desmond Nicholson, Museum of Antigua & Barbuda. On Guadeloupe – G. Claude Germaine, Tourist Office; Touring Hotel Club de Fort Royal; Wilfred Demonio, National Park. On Dominica – Janice Armour, Dominica Tours and Anchorage Hotel; Ken’s Hinterland Adventure Tours and Taxi Service; Floral Gardens; Marie Jose-Edwards and Magdeline Jervier, National Development Corporation. On Martinique – The staff of the Tourist Office; La Bakoua; Michael Tanasi, National Forest Office; Primereve. Others who deserve a big thank you are: Ann Mesick – for resource materials. Barbara Schober – without her the French island chapters would never have been completed. Denny Messick – skipper of Rebel Ann II. Dr. Stephen Lewis and Caroline Charonko – thank you for giving me a new lease on life. To my wife Laurie – thanks for doing all of the daily hum-drum of life that I neglected while writing the book.
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Offers what no other guide provides – information on enjoying the Caribbean exclusively on foot. Keep this if you already own it; otherwise, try to purchase it from a used book dealer.
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... Fast becoming a popular handbook for all manner of visitors to the Caribbean Islands.
Roanoke Times
Introduction
The Lay of the Land
How To Use This Book
The Data Sections
Interpreting the Terms Used
Precautions
The United States Virgin Islands
History
Data
Saint Croix
1. A Walking Tour of Christiansted
2. The Buck Island Walk
3. The Cramer Park - Point Udall - Isaac Bay Walk
4. The Goat Hills to Jack Bay Hike
5. The South Side Beaches Walk
6. The Botanical Garden Walk
7. The Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge Walk
8. A Walking Tour of Frederiksted
9. The Rain Forest Hike
10. The Ham’s Bay and Bluff Hike
11. The Scenic Road West Hike
12. The Scenic Road Central Hike
13. The Salt River Bay Walk
14. Walks on Resort and Hotel Grounds
Saint Thomas
1. A Walking Tour of Charlotte Amalie
2. The Hassel Island Walk
3. The Botanical Gardens Walk
4. The Magens Bay Beach Walk
5. Beach Walks
6. The Benner Bay Salt Pond at Compass Point Walk
7. Walks on Resort and Hotel Grounds
Saint John
1. The Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail
2. The Cinnamon Bay Trail
3. The Francis Bay Trail
4. The Annaberg School Walk
5. The Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins Walk
6. The Leinster Bay Road Walk
7. The Johnny Horn Trail
8. The Brown Bay Trail
9. The Salt Pond Bay Trail
10. The Drunk Bay Trail
11. The Ram Head Trail
12. The Yawzi Point Trail
13. The Bordeaux Mountain Trail
14. The Lameshur Bay Trail
15. The Europa Bay Trail
16. The Reef Bay Trail
17. The Petroglyph Trail
18. The Bordeaux Mountain Road Walk
20. The Caneel Hill Trail
21. The Caneel Hill Spur Trail
22. The Water Catchment Trail
23. The Caneel Bay Plantation Grounds Walk
24. The Peace Hill Walk
The British Virgin Islands
History
Data
Recommended Readings
Tortola
1. The Sage Mountain National Park Trails
2. The Brewers Bay Beach Walk
3. The Windmill Ruin at Mount Healthy National Park Walk
4. The Sopers Hole - Smugglers Cove Hike
5. The Long Bay Beach Hike
6. The Ridge Road Hike
7. The Elizabeth Beach Walk
8. The Long Bay Beach Walk
9. The Buck Island Walk
Guana Island
10. Guana Island Trails
Virgin Gorda
11. The Little Fort Area Walk
12. The Spring Bay Walk
13. The Baths and Devils Bay Walk
15. Virgin Gorda Peak National Park Trails
16. Biras Creek Resort Trails
Mosquito Island