Trails & Hiking · St. John
Salt Pond Bay Trail
A short, gently graded old roadbed from the parking area to Salt Pond Bay beach and snorkeling access.

Trail details
- Distance
- 0.25 mile from parking to the beach
- Estimated time
- 5-20 minutes to the beach
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out and back
- Terrain
- Old dirt roadbed with a slight grade
- Shade / exposure
- Sunny and warm; limited shade
- Accessibility
- Not confirmed accessible; the dirt road can be washed out
Highlights
- Salt Pond Bay beach
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Connection to Ram Head Trail
Plan the route
- Access
- Starts at the Salt Pond Bay parking area and descends to the beach; Ram Head is a separate continuation from the beach.
- Parking
- Trail begins at the Salt Pond Bay parking area
- Water or beach access
- Salt Pond Bay beach and snorkeling
- Pets
- Pets are allowed with restrictions
Important hazards
- The dirt road can wash out
- Carry sun protection and water
Conditions and access can change. Check current notices before setting out.
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