Description

This trail begins at the beach and goes straight up a mountainside, ending near the highest point of St.

John Island.

The top of the trail is at Bordeaux Mountain Road, not at an overlook or any particular point of interest.

Therefore, the main draw of this trail is just to get a good workout and to conquer the island’s biggest hill from sea level.

However, there are good views to be had along the way, looking down the trail toward the bay.

The entire hike is on steep and rocky terrain, among prickly vegetation and entirely exposed to the sun.

It requires proper hiking attire and lots of water.

After climbing the whole trail and coming back down, you can cool off with a well-earned dip in the water at Lameshur Beach. Source: https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/upload/New%20Trail%20Map%201.pdf