Bike the Parks

Parks / US Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands National Park

Beaches, reefs and trails; the park advises against riding its roads.

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Leave the bike at home

The park advises against cycling: St. John's roads are steep, narrow and winding.

Riding here

Virgin Islands National Park covers much of St. John. Its two main roads, North Shore Road and Centerline Road, are steep, narrow and winding, and the park says bicycles aren't recommended. Come for snorkeling, beaches and hiking.

Getting there: Ferry from St. Thomas to Cruz Bay.

Where you can ride

Park roads are open to vehicles, but the park doesn't recommend cycling on them.

Where you can't

No designated bike routes; trails are for hiking.

When to go

Not a cycling destination.

Safety

Steep, narrow, winding roads. Traffic in the US Virgin Islands drives on the left.

E-bikes

Not applicable.

Fees

No entrance fee (an amenity fee applies at Trunk Bay).

Sources

Checked November 2026 against these sources. Rules, closures and fees change; confirm with the park before you ride.

  1. Getting Around — Virgin Islands National Park (NPS)

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