The new Jumbie Trail
Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park made the hike down to Jumbie Beach a lot safer in December, removing the old, steep steps and carving out a new trail.
It is just one of many recommendations from the NPS Safety Committee that are being addressed.
Meet Laurel Brannick of the NPS, learn about the Safety Committee and see the new Jumbie trail, below!


































February 8th, 2010 07:41
I liked the old stairs but this trail looks nice. good work!
February 8th, 2010 09:02
Jumbie….Definitely on my Bucket List….in just 4 short months, that list will be worked!
Thay did a good job on the safety issues!
-Bert
February 8th, 2010 09:44
I miss the days (15+ yrs ago) when Jumbie was an unknown “locals” beach. You could go hours without seeing another person there. Ah well, a beach that beautiful couldn’t stay a secret forever huh? Have a great day, hope to be there again soon!
February 8th, 2010 10:05
If they ever need people to inspect every beach, trail, nook and cranny, etc in Virgin Island National Park, my phone number is….
I’m sure it was a very labor-intensive task that wasn’t as fun as it sounds…but the results will benefits locals and visitors for years to come!
February 8th, 2010 10:40
Kudos for making it safer for everyone who wants to visist Jumbie, myself inclused. Will definately see how the snorkeling is next visit.
February 8th, 2010 10:43
Oops, sorry about the typo, I meant included. I also forgot to mention we here in NJ are bracing for another round of snow. 16″ in Freehold on Saturday. Oh boy.
February 8th, 2010 10:54
I like the new ad for St. John Spice!
February 8th, 2010 16:20
I never thought of that path as “unsafe” … unsafe is the trail by the telephone pole down to reef bay.
February 8th, 2010 18:11
St. John loves Laurel! Thanks for making the park safer, Laurel and team.
February 9th, 2010 09:54
What a beautiful trail. Great to hear the NPS implementing smart ideas!