Reef Bay Petroglyphs

It was very beautiful and we saw so much wildlife on the way down. The way down was very easy, but the way back up at 1 pm with asthma almost killed me so I would suggest going in the morning and if you have exercise induced asthma too just take the other way to the petroglyphs. The way we took was about 4 miles total there and back and we were drenched in sweat and didn’t bring enough water so I highly recommend bringing lots of water.

Depending on the time of year, the waterfall may be underwhelming or outright non-existent. Keep that in mind to manage your expectations since it is a hike to get there. Overall, the sacredness of the Petroglyphs is worth the experience. It's about 2 hours round-trip from the entrance of the Reef Bay Trail to the Petroglyphs. The trail is a bit longer than that since you can leave the Petroglyphs and continue onward to the Sugar Mill Ruins and, ultimately, Reef Bay. Plan accordingly. Bring water, proper footwear, and sunscreen. The hike back is a bit strenuous, but the sites are worth it. Happy Traveling!

The petroglyphs are amazing by themselves, but the location at the base of a waterfall can make them even more special. The Reef Bay Trail can be a little arduous, but it's definitely worth the effort. One thing worth noting is that the weather can drastically change the views. Usually the waterfall is pretty minimal or even completely dry. If you have the opportunity to visit after significant rainfall, I highly suggest it as the waterfall becomes an impressive sight in and of itself. However, if the flow is significant enough, it can cause the pool of water to rise enough to obscure the bottommost carvings. In addition, the trail down to the Reef Bay Factory site might become extremely swampy. Even so, it's worth it to see the flowing falls. As you approach the petroglyphs site, there is a footpath leading up the hill to the left that goes up to the upper falls. While not quite as impressive as the lower falls, if the rainfall has been sufficient it's still a lot of water. The view down the stream to the lower falls is also an interesting perspective. The access is very steep and can be muddy, but worth it for the more adventurous.

Totally doable and fun, unless you are 72 and have Cancer. The trail is well marked and well groomed. Some great views and critters along the way. Ruins. The Petroglyphs are totally cool. Was quite warm in May starting out at 11am. Sadly, our cancer treatment friend did not tolerate the heat and inclines so well. But she did it and we made it out.

We walked it up from the beach (came by boat) so for us it was a 15 min hike taking in the ruins of the Reef Bay sugar refinery & rum distillery. An easy hike, no steep gradients or harsh paths. The (dry) waterfall, pools and petroglyphs were certainly an ‘enchanted’ place on an island of so much dry scrub and heat!

Cool area with a nice big waterfall! Short trail to get here, and a steep scary mud trail to the left of the falls that takes you to a bigger one. Awesome to see the petroglyphs and learn about the spirits in the waterfall!

Worth a moderately difficult hike to relax next to ancient Taino petroglyphs and a calm pond and a waterfall. Trail is well marked and maintained.

The Petroglyph Trail is rated on some app that my wife used as an "easy" trail. And Yes...it IS an easy trail...However, you have to use a "moderate" trail to get to it. You have to hike down Reef Bay Trail about 1.5 miles to get to the start of the Petroglyph Trail. That initial hike takes you down about 600 feet of elevation according to my G-Shock Altimeter. Going down is easy...coming back up in the middle of the day can be a little bit tiring depending on what physical condition that you are in especially in the middle of the day when it can get quite hot and humid.