Lameshur Plantation Ruins – Josie Gut Sugar Estate Ruins loop from Lameshur Plantation

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

United States

United States Virgin Islands

St. John Island

Lameshur Plantation Ruins – Josie Gut Sugar Estate Ruins loop from Lameshur Plantation

Moderate

4.7

(4207)

18,829

hikers

Lameshur Plantation Ruins – Josie Gut Sugar Estate Ruins loop from Lameshur Plantation

02:59

9.65km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Virgin Islands National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

40 m

Lameshur Plantation Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of the Lameshur Plantation which began as a sugar plantation in the 18th century.

Tip by

3.31 km

Josie Gut Sugar Estate Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating back to the 1700's these ruins represent what is left of the Josie Gut Sugar Estate.

Tip by

4.43 km

Taíno Petroglyphs in Virgin Islands National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

These ancient petroglyphs were created by the Taíno people who were indigenous to the Caribbean before European settlers arrived.

Tip by

5.76 km

Reef Bay Sugar Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Reef Bay Sugar Mill was in operation until 1908. The factory processed sugarcane into sugar and distilled rum on the property.

Tip by

7.20 km

Reef Bay Great House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the more spectacular architectural ruins of sugar production on the island. The Reef Bay Great House was the domestic quarters for the Reef Bay Sugar Mill.

Tip by

9.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

4.22 km

< 100 m