Hiking in the BVI is an activity which is often overlooked when compared to boat and beach trips but it is an amazing way to spend time exploring the uncovered beauty and environments of the BVI. Covering both coastal and elevated excursions we detail here some of the best hikes in the BVI and we have classified them into three catagories, easy, moderate and hard, depending on how much you want to be challenged. There really is something for everyone and it is a unique way to enjoy the natural beauty of these stunning islands.

Easy - Difficulty 2/10

This category means these hikes can easily be completed by oneself without a guide, as a solo traveller, you are extremely unlikely to get lost.

1. Sage Mountain | Tortola

Sage Mtn is the perfect hike if you want ease paired with an authentic BVI rainforest experience and a variety of beautiful flora while walking through a stunning and humid atmosphere. The Sage National Park is relatively well maintained, meaning you can enjoy walkable and cut trails instead of wandering into the underbrush of this national park.

Some things to note:

• Some trails are not of the same quality as trails found in some areas of the world, this trail is a bit wilder than your trails in the US and Europe, there are rocks, roots, leaves, mud and other things on the forest floor
• After it rains there is some mud, if you do not like mud don’t go.
• The North trail is wetter and there are some minor obstacles (climbing over logs etc.)
• The South trail is dryer and there is a road cut alongside it so it is less beautiful than the central or north.
• The Central Trail is nor as wet or dry.
• There are connecting trails between each central, south and north trails as you walk, not all are labeled but if you go straight you stay on the trial you chose.
• All trails connect at the start and near the end so you can loop back to the park entrance down another trail.
• There is a really amazing fig tree on Sage if you go all the way down to the end of the trails.
• The JR. Botanical Trails are also open for exploring just outside the gated entrance. (second green gate)
• They may charge you a $3 parking fee but that is quite inconsistent and you probably won’t get charged. (more likely if there’s a cruise ship in) (less likely if its less busy and you go in the earlier morning or late afternoon)
• It is lush and beautiful and most negative reviews are too dramatic (from a local opinion)
• Viewpoints are taken down as of July 2025

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/tortola/mount-sage

2. The Baths and Devils Bay, Virgin Gorda

The Baths is a truly stunning place, with huge boulders and crystal waters it is a beautiful walk that is so chill it can barely be called a hike at all. You can do it no shoes (sand can get hot though) and in your swimsuit so inside all the little boulder grottos you can go for a picture perfect swim.

Some things to note:

• It is busy and is a popular tourist destination, you will 100% see other people, in the caves, on the beach, in the beach bars, etc.
• You have to pay an entry fee to the national park of $2-3.
• Rock Climbing is banned at the Baths National Park.
• Certain times of the year swimming can be more dangerous due to currents however there is a displayed flag notifying of dangers.
• There is a restaurant at the Top of the Baths up another trail where food is accessible to complete your day at the beach.

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/the-baths-stoney-bay-and-devil-s-bay

3. The Bubbly Pool, Jost Van Dijk

A cute little hike through some stunning sage-filled hillsides and along a salt pond (you may see flamingos) before reaching a small and adorable little pool fed through a small rock gap by a grand expanse of ocean. Watch the crashing waves splash in as you enjoy the water.

Some things to note:

• It is a remote and mostly quiet hike; you may see a few people but not many.
• Swimming in the Bubbly Pool on a high swell day may be dangerous (usually November to March).
• Do not climb on the rocks surrounding the Bubbly Pool for your own safety.
• The pool will likely be smaller and more underwhelming when there is a smaller swell and will not have the desired bubbly effect with deep enough water.
• Close to Foxy’s Taboo for lunch or drinks. (where you or taxi can park)

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/little-jost-van-dyke/bubbly-pool

4. Anegada Hikes, Anegada

What’s better than a casual walk along a huge stretch of pure, white sand? That’s walking on Anegada. You can stop for a swim or keep searching for a beach bar that will eventually appear. Anegada is beautiful, and what better way than to enjoy it through one massive walk.

Some things to note:

• You probably will not see many people except nearer to beach bars and resorts.
• If you miss the boat back if doing a day-trip you will have to spend the night and find accommodation for 2 nights because of the ferry schedule.

5. Bamboo Forest Hike

This hike enjoys a start where you get to see the very beautiful and well-preserved Mt. Healthy ruin, part of an old BVI sugar plantation, before walking down an absolutely beautiful trail on your way to reaching the Bamboo Forest, where you can relax in serenity on the bank of a beautiful ghut filled with crayfish and other ghut fauna.

Some things to note:

• Make sure when you turn off onto the ghut you know your way back to the trail.
• The trail entrance is right to the side of the large building just down the road from the ruin and after the turn-off towards Brewers Bay to the right of the large complex building that has the school in the downstairs, and just down that hill (you cannot drive on this hill).

Moderate - Difficulty 5/10

This moderate category means these hikes can be completed in a group without a guide, although for a few a guide is recommended due to conflicting trails. You should do these hikes with another person, you are unlikely to get lost, but it can happen. These hikes are also more strenuous.

6. Mount Alma, Beef Island

Mt. Alma is the highest peak on Beef Island, meaning it offers beautiful views towards Tortola, the rest of Beef Island, and in the distance, other Islands like Virgin Gorda, Great Camanoe, and Scrub Island. It can be a hike for many people, especially in the hot sun, but the views are worth it. One amazing thing you can do if you have the proper materials like head lamp, is to go up and watch the sunset before walking back down the hill in the dark.

Some things to note:

• You will need a headlamp to go down in the dark.
• The entrance to the hike is down the first road past the airport (it carries on from the main road (kind of)), the road is quite long before you get there, and the trail is off to your left.
• The trail is pretty well maintained and there is a rope to help on the steep parts (although may not be necesary).
• I would suggest hiking in a group if it is your first time doing the trail, especially at night.
• You can park right outside the trailhead on the side of the road.

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/tortola/beef-island-peak

7. Bat Cave and Anderson Point, Tortola

The Bat Cave is an enjoyable hiking experience where you can see an interesting rock formation of the BVI, additionally you can walk out to Anderson Point, a beautiful point right at the edge of Brewers Bay a popular and stunning beach destination of the British Virgin Islands.

Some things to note:

• On the walk to Anderson Point, there can sometimes be Jack Spaniards, which have a painful sting, so it is good to wear long sleeves and keep an eye out for them.
• The trail to the Bat Cave is relatively clear
• The entrance to the Bat Cave it down a dirt road stemming from the Brewers Bay Road, which takes you down towards the beach.
• It is good to do the trail in a group so that all members feel safe and secure while they’re walking on the trail to the Bat Cave.

8. The Bight to Money Bay, Norman Island

A beautiful, secluded trail on another British Virgin Island, the trail system on Norman Island is truly extraordinary. A walk along the secluded, yet stunning bays of Norman Island’s southern coast is truly something to behold. The southern sea breeze and the beautiful blue expanse feel like a dream come true, and the entire island is lined with various amazing trails that you can explore in a group or with a guide. This hike feels private and rewarding and is definitely a must-do.  One of our all time favorites!

Some things to note:

• There is a fee for catching the ferry from Hannah’s Bay, Tortola.
• It is a great opportunity to hike if you are on a boat trip and are moored in the Bight harbour.
• Great hike for a group.

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/norman-island/the-bight-to-money-bay

9. Hanging Gardens Ghut (halfway trip) Brewers Bay

The Hanging Gardens Hike is a ghut that goes up from Brewers Bay (the area with the bridge on the main Brewers Bay Road). The ghut is lush and has many beautiful areas, especially the halfway point of the hanging gardens, which can be a beautiful waterfall after a rainy day (usually there will be a little bit of waterfall anyway, but after a rainy day, the entire ghut will be more dramatic). This is one of the safest ghut hikes; you are unlikely to get lost, however the possibility is there!  In the ghut by the second bridge, take the right.

Some things to note:

• Ghut hiking does not have a trail, and if the ghut is overgrown, you may need a machete.
• There may be Jack Spaniards on the trail, wear long clothing and keep an eye out for them.
• Be wary of where you are going on the trail, and where you are going to get back.
• A guide is recommended.
• I suggest if you want to do a ghut hike, do this one.
• You won’t see any people

10. Lormer Beach, Tortola

This is a beautiful hike down to some of the most fascinating and enchanting ruins of the British Virgin Islands. Lormer Bay is a beautiful rocky Bay with beautiful BVI ruins that line the shore. It is a treacherous and exhausting hike, but well worth it.

Some things to note:

• Heavy cardio and energy burner is a physically challenging hike (especially going back up the hill) with lots of unmaintained ground.
• WILL need a machete as the area can become overgrown on the trail.
• Strenuous on the body but with amazing ruins, it feels rewarding.
• You won’t see any people

All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/british-virgin-islands/larmer-beach

Hard - Difficulty 8/10

This hard category means these hikes really need to be completed in a group with a guide. Without a guide, you will get lost and if you slip you could need help to get back to the main road.  These hikes are strenuous and not for the faith hearted. They hikes could be dangerous and if you aren’t familiar with the route so please secure a guide before you head off.

11. Pleasant Valley Ghut to Sage Mountain, Tortola

Pleasant Valley Ghut up to Sage is a stunning ghut of beautiful tumbling waterfalls and rocky obstacles that present themselves to you, with difficult free-hand rock climbing and slippery surfaces, you are in the wild ghut. Pleasant Valley can be a difficult climb / walk / brush opportunity, and each time you do it you may end up in a different place than before.

Some things to note:

• Can be thick with underbrush when the ghut ends and you have to hike to Sage (Bring Machete)
• BRING AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE (otherwise you will get lost)
• This is NOT a trail and the ghut eventually will end in the forest meaning there is NO trail through the underbrush and if you don’t get lost in the many conjoining ghuts you will get lost in the brush if you go without a guide.
• You need to be a competent hiker to go even with a guide, it is challenging.
• Go early in the morning as it can take several hours hiking.
• You won’t see any people

12. The Wall (Josiah’s Bay to Little Bay), Tortola

This is a beautiful but challenging hike, with coastal views, lots of risk and you will spend some time in the hot, hot, sun. A few beautiful geological features like The Wall and a walk along three  beautiful BVI beaches were you will be able to take refreshing swims to cool down.  This is truly a beautiful hike, however there are dangerous sections so proceed with care.

Note: (Alternatives (safer))

• You can safely walk out to the point at Josiahs Bay and then retrace your steps without a guide (there is a trail) (you may get lost on this trail).
• You can walk from the wall (walk west from Lambert Beach and you will see the wall then you can retrace your steps walk along Lambert beach and over the rocks on the Eastern Side to Little Bay easily, quickly and safely without a guide).

There is still always a chance of injury so TAKE CAUTION no matter what.

Some things to note:

• BRING AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE (otherwise you will get lost or possibly be endangered)
• There is cliff sliding/hiking/rock climbing.
• This is NOT a trail and there are areas of extreme underbrush where it is easy to get lost or injured, the route markers if not understood can be deadly (this is the same as many ghut hikes) (you are prone to injury).
• You need to be a competent hiker to go even with a guide, it is challenging.
• Go early in the morning as it can take several hours hiking and is extremely hot.
• You won’t see any people

13. Hell Hole Ghut to Lormer, Tortola

This is a beautiful combination of 2 of the hikes earlier on in this list, however with added difficulty and a stunning rocky beach. It truly is a beautiful hike and you feel immersed in so many different things and varieties of nature.

Note: (Alternatives (safer))

• You can walk down from The Bamboo Forest all the way down the ghut to the beach and then head back up to Mt Healthy the way you came before.
• Do the Lormer Bay Hike.

There is still always a chance of injury so TAKE CAUTION no matter what.

Some things to note:

• BRING AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE (otherwise you will get lost or possibly be endangered)
• There is cliff sliding/hiking/rock climbing.
• This is NOT a trail and there are areas of rocky terrain and underbrush where it is easy to get lost or injured, the route markers if not understood can be deadly (this is the same as many ghut hikes) (you are prone to injury).
• You need to be a competent hiker to go even with a guide, it is challenging.
• Go early in the morning as it can take several hours hiking and is extremely hot.
• You won’t see any people

14. Carrot Bay Ghut to Sage, Tortola

A beautiful rocky ghut with lots of interesting nature, the Carrott Bay ghut is certainly one to behold, with lots of twisting and turning parts the Carrott Bay Ghut is great for exploration if you stick to the correct ghut, there are many forks and you may get lost without a guide.

Some things to note:

• BRING AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE
• There is cliff sliding/hiking/rock climbing.
• This is NOT a trail and there are areas of rocky terrain and underbrush where it is easy to get lost or injured, the route markers if not understood can be deadly (this is the same as many ghut hikes) (you are prone to injury).
• You need to be a competent hiker to go even with a guide, it is challenging.
• Go early in the morning as it can take several hours hiking.
• There are MANY forks in the ghut and you can easily get lost.
• You won’t see any people

15. Pockwood Pond Ghut to Sage Mtn, Tortola

A ghut full of interesting cliffs and sloped rock areas, the Pockwood Pond Ghut is both magnificent and treacherous. It is beautiful and terrifying to be standing over the tops of the trees as you look down where you have just climbed from. It is stunning!

Some things to note:

• BRING AN EXPERIENCED GUIDE (otherwise you will get lost or possibly be endangered)
• There is cliff sliding/hiking/rock climbing.
• This is NOT a trail and there are areas of rocky terrain and underbrush where it is easy to get lost or injured, the route markers if not understood can be deadly (this is the same as many ghut hikes) (you are prone to injury).
• You need to be a competent hiker to go even with a guide, it is challenging.
• Go early in the morning as it can take several hours hiking.
• You won’t see any people
• There are forks in the ghut, and you can get easily lost.

Conclusion

The BVI have great hikes for everyone but for the harder treks you really do need to be accompanied by an experienced guide. If you want support or more information, we recommend getting in touch with Hike BVI and/or Ground Sea who will take excellent care of you. Have fun!

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