Again, just take your time and make sure you are wearing sturdy, non-slip shoes or water socks. Please be extremely careful as you traverse the rock walls because the rocks are often sharp, wet and slippery, and the waves break against them where your feet will be resting. Luckily, there are many natural hand and foot holds in the rocks for you to use to hold yourself up as you climb around the rock walls of the cliff face to the first tide pool. At the far west end of the beach you will need to climb over (or ‘Spiderman’ around) the rocks to get to the tide pools. But don’t worry, the real draw of taking the time to get to Annaly Bay are the tide pools. The beach at the end of the trail is comprised of smooth rocks and pebbles instead of sand, and the surf can be quite rough on this beach, so it is not great for swimming. Make sure to watch your step and stay on the trail by looking for natural trail markings and foot-worn paths. The terrain of the trail, especially in the more open areas, can be rough, rocky, or muddy, and the trail can be difficult to find and follow. Then, the rainforest gives way to open areas of waist-high grass leading down to the rocky beach. Croix Carambola Beach Resort towards the east. As you crest the hill you will have a panoramic view from high above the Renaissance St. You may also encounter nests of ants, but if you continue to move at a steady pace they shouldn’t bother you. As you hike, make sure to watch where you are stepping because the trail is steep and uneven in areas, and it’s often traversed by tree roots. The hiking trail winds through the lush rainforest where you will likely see millipedes, butterflies, hermit crabs, lizards, huge termite nests, and larger-than-life botanicals. As you hike along the trail, and once you reach the tide pools, you will be fully surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature in all her glory. The hike is somewhat challenging, but once you get there all that effort will be rewarded.
There are signs marking the beginning of the hiking trail as you cross a wooden bridge from the paved resort road into the rainforest. If you go to the resort, the guard at the entry gate will direct you as to where to park your vehicle, and where the trail begins. This beautiful hike is approximately 2.5 miles each way, with the trail beginning at the Renaissance St. On your way to the tide pools, you will hike through a portion of the island’s rainforest and enjoy breathtaking views of Carambola Beach Resort, Davis Bay, and the seemingly endless Caribbean Sea. Plan accordingly, and the Annaly Bay tide pools will be a day of scenic hiking, playing in the refreshing Caribbean waters, and soaking up natural beauty that you will never forget.īefore you can enjoy the tide pools themselves, you have to hike down to Annaly Bay. While accessing these pools is a bit of a challenging hike, it is worth every single step.
#TIDAL POOLS ARE FOUND IN SERIES#
The Annaly Bay tide pools are a series of large, naturally formed pools found on St.
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