Trails & Hiking · St. Thomas
Magens Bay Discovery Nature Trail
A maintained preserve trail linking the Magens Bay Road/Canaan trailhead with the west side of Magens Bay beach through several ecosystems.
Trail details
- Distance
- 1.5 miles downhill from the upper trailhead to Magens Bay beach
- Estimated time
- Not specified by the land manager
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point; reverse or round-trip options add climbing
- Terrain
- Mixed dry forest, moist tropical forest, mangrove boardwalk, and beach approach
- Shade / exposure
- Mixed forest shade and open beach exposure
- Accessibility
- Not described as accessible
Highlights
- Magens Bay overlook
- Birding platform
- Multiple forest ecosystems
- Mangrove boardwalk
- Magens Bay beach
Plan the route
- Access
- Use either the Magens Bay Road/Canaan trailhead or the trailhead on the west side of Magens Bay beach; the land manager suggests starting at the upper trailhead.
- Parking
- Access is available from the upper road trailhead or Magens Bay beach; confirm current park fees and parking rules
- Water or beach access
- Ends at Magens Bay beach when hiked from the upper trailhead
Important hazards
- A return to the upper trailhead requires uphill climbing
- Wear sturdy shoes and carry water
- Confirm current park hours before starting
Conditions and access can change. Check current notices before setting out.
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