Cinnamon Bay Sugar Mill Ruins

The Cinnamon Bay Sugar Mill Ruins trail winds through a shady .5-mile loop, meandering past the remnants of an ancient sugar factory and lush tropical foliage. Delve into the rich history of St. John by exploring the well-preserved ruins of the sugar factory, offering insights into the processing of sugar cane into sugar, molasses, and rum. Witness the horse mill that once extracted juice from the cane stalks, and the boiling house where syrup was meticulously condensed into crystal form.

Stroll through the storerooms where massive "hogsheads" of sugar were dried and catch a glimpse of the towering chimneys of the rum still. The aromatic scent of Bay trees fills the air, used in the production of the renowned St. John Bay Rum. Calabash and Genip trees now thrive where the Great House of America Hill once stood, alongside remnants of the horse mill used for extracting juice from sugar cane.

Continue along the trail to discover the crypts of a Danish family who settled on the island in the 1700s, adding a somber yet fascinating historical layer to the experience. These fascinating relics are just steps away from the Cinnamon Bay Campground and the sprawling white sand beach, making it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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