Trails in the USVI can be steep and rocky, but this 2.6 mile (4.2 km) route in Virgin Islands National Park from Cruz Bay up to Honeymoon Beach is one of the most runnable trails on St. John, with incredible views as a bonus. You can park at the National Park Service Headquarters just off of North Shore Road and follow the paved way out to the trailhead, which hugs the coast heading north past Lind Point and Solomon Beach before arriving at the pristine sands of Honeymoon Beach. The rock and gravel trail can be a little loose at times, so watch your step, but overall it’s a good flat surface with just enough hill work to work up a sweat.
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- 2.6 miles (4.2 km) out and back
- 139 feet
- National Park Service Headquarters
- North Shore Road
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This run in Virgin Islands National Park is a bit off the beaten path, but it’s an interesting course which mixes paved roads, paths, and waterfront views. Francis Bay Trail is 6 km out and back, or 7.5 km when combined with the Johnny Horn Trail.
A perfect course for anyone staying at or near the St. John Westin, Great Cruz Bay Road is a two mile (3.5 km) roller coaster of a paved street running along the rocky peninsula between Cruz Bay and Chocolate Hole.
The breezy 1.2 mile stretch along the Long Bay Waterfront is a rare opportunity to break away from the trails and narrow streets of the USVI and run along a nice paved walk which caters exclusively to pedestrians.
Magen's Bay is arguably the best beach for running on St. Thomas. About 1.5 miles (2.4 km) out and back on quite runnable sand, with a concrete path/road along the beach as an option.
Town on the northern shore of St. Croix that offers some interesting history and some good running options. Run in town, around the National Historic Site, up the Christinansted Bypass road to an overlook with great views.
The Buccaneer Golf Course, in the Shoys area of St. Croix, may seem exclusive and inaccessible, but it is home to a public jogging track where runners can get in a good, and hilly 4 miles (6.4 km) away from the busy, narrow roads.
Located on the western end of St. Croix, the “Freedom City” of Frederiksted is a sleepy port town with a rich history and a fabulous 1 mile (1.6 km) long waterfront walkway, a pier, and a quiet road to Sandy Point Refuge.
Great running on the eastern side of St. Croix. The road from Cramer Park to Point Udall has incredible views (no shoulder, use caution!). There is also some of the best trail running in the USVI here. Note: super hilly!
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