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Cinnamon Bay Nature Loop And Accessible Trail

Cinnamon Bay Plantation Ruins

Wander through the the site of this sugar plantation and read the waysides to learn about life in the plantation days. Then venture up the hill through the bay rum, tyre palm and other native trees. Smell the bay rum leaves as you progress through the trees. You may see the above ground tombs of the former plantation owner's wife Anna Margarethe and her children, located in the shady grove of the genip and bay rum trees growing above the plantation. The trail passes over the gut, which provided water to the plantation below.
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Though the trail can be walked quickly, the deep shade, quiet and excellent birding opportunites invite lingering and savoring the sunlight filtering through the green canopy and the scent of the bay rum trees.

Wander through the ruins and read the waysides to learn about life in the plantation days. Then venture up the hill through the bay rum, tyre palm and other native trees. Smell the bay rum leaves as you progress through the trees. You may see the above ground tombs of the former plantation owner's wife Anna Margarethe and her children, located in the shady grove of the genip and bay rum trees growing above the plantation. The trail passes over the gut, which provided water to the plantation below.

All ages

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Cinnamon Bay is located about 4.3 miles from the Visitor Center. Just follow the North Shore Road. It can be reached by boat, car or taxi. 

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Accessibility Information

The first .09 miles of the Cinnamon Nature loop is accessible via the boardwalk. This concrete and wooden boardwalk meanders through the ruins. It is 4 feet wide with very little slope making it wheelchair and stroller friendly. The remaining portion of the trail is moderately sloped and packed earth with occasional roots and rocks to navigate.

Virgin Islands National Park

Cinnamon Bay Accessible Trail
The Cinnamon Bay Nature Loop Trail runs through the ruins of Cinnamon Bay Plantation and up into the forest. Signs along the trail provide information about palnts and animals along with life and culture during plantation days.
Cinnamon Bay Factory Kimberly Boulon
Cinnamon Bay Factory. Photo by  Kimberly Boulon
Wander through the ruins and read the waysides to learn about life in the plantation days. Then venture up the hill through the bay rum, tyre palm and other native trees. Smell the bay rum leaves as you progress through the trees. You may see the above ground tombs of the former plantation owner's wife Anna Margarethe and her children, located in the shady grove of the genip and bay rum trees growing above the plantation. The trail passes over the gut, which provided water to the plantation below.

Last updated: April 7, 2021