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The Best Walks
The Annaberg Historic Trail (St. John): This paved walk is only 1/4 mile long, but it's a highlight of the 10,000-acre U.S. Virgin Islands National Park. The trail traverses the ruins of what was once the most important sugar-cane plantation on the island. Slaves' quarters, a windmill tower, and ballast-brick buildings are remnants of a long-vanished era. Stunning views look toward Tortola, Great Thatch Island, and Jost Van Dyke on the opposite side of Sir Francis Drake Passage.
The "Rain Forest" Hike (St. Croix): At the northwestern end of St. Croix lies the 15-acre "rain forest," which is thick with magnificent plant life. The little-traveled four-wheel-drive roads through the area make great hiking paths.
The Buck Island Walk (off St. Croix): A circumnavigation of this island, which is accessible by boat, takes about 2 hours and is rated moderate. Because the island is ringed with white-sand beaches, you can always take a break for a refreshing swim. There's also a trail that points inland.
The Sage Mountain National Park Hike (Tortola): This 3- to 4-hour hike is one of the most dramatic in the British Virgins. It goes from Brewer's Bay to the top of Mount Sage, the highest peak in the Virgin Islands, at 542m (1,778 ft.). Along the way, you'll see intriguing ruins of old homes in addition to the beautiful flora and fauna of the park's primeval forest.
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