Virgin Islands National Park Trail Map (Trails Illustrated 236)

Virgin Islands National Park is an island paradise of white sand beaches and turquoise water. Created in cooperation with the National Park Service and others, National Geographic’s Trails Illustrated map of Virgin Islands National Park is a complete travel guide to this tropical wonderland. Ferry routes will get you to the main visitor center at Cruz Bay. Use the trail guide, with trail descriptions, lengths, and hiking times, to select a suitable route. Follow the trail on the topographic map that is complete with contour lines and elevations, as well as key points of interest and nearby facilities, including parking, campgrounds, showers, picnic areas, restrooms, and beaches.

Descriptions of the snorkeling areas along with a snorkeling and diving ethics guide is provided. Areas of coral reefs are marked on the map as are the boundaries of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. For those who prefer navigating their own boat, anchoring information, safety tips, and regulations are included. The color-coded buoys surrounding the island are displayed on the map as are scuba moorings. Information about birdwatching and park vegetation along with illustrations of a number of bird species and local flora is provided as well. The map also covers nearby Great Thatch Island, Little Thatch Island, Frenchmans Cay, Tortola Island, Dog Island, Lovango Cay, and Durloe Cays.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.

• Two-sided, self-cover, plastic folded map

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