Yawzi Point Trail in Virgin Islands National Park

Yawzi Point Trail

This beautiful point has a painful past.

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Yawzi Point Trail Details

This easy trail along Yawzi Point follows a path through scrubby thickets to some fabulous views of the bay and excellent snorkeling spots. You may notice the strange name and wonder what's up with it. Well, this isolated peninsula was once the home of people affected by the painful and infectious tropical disease Yaws.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.3 miles

Estimated time

15 minutes

Region

East End Road

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yawzi Point Trail

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Lameshur Bay Trailhead

You'll have little problem finding parking at this trailhead.

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