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Stocking Island Monument Hike

One of Stocking Island’s classic cruiser hikes: land near Monument Beach, climb to the Salt Monument and look across Elizabeth Harbour and the Atlantic side.

Category
Dinghy Landings · Viewpoints & Monuments
Status
Open / trail access varies
Cruiser-friendly
Yes
Access
Boat or dinghy to Monument Beach / Queens Dock, then hike to the Salt Monument.
Difficulty
Short steep climb; longer beach loops are easy to moderate
Typical time
Short summit hike; allow longer for Atlantic-side loops
Coordinates
23°31.82'N, 75°45.89'W (Monument; Bahamas Cruisers Guide)
Verification
Currently referenced · third-party source
Last verified
2026-09-29

The Monument is one of the best orientation points on Stocking Island. Cruisers can combine the short summit climb with a longer walk along the Atlantic beach and cross-island trails.

Cruiser access

The Bahamas Cruisers Guide lists Queens Dock as access to the Monument; local guidance also describes landing or anchoring near Monument Beach before taking the trail uphill.

Before you go

Bring water and sun protection. Sturdy footwear is preferable on loose limestone and scrub. Verify dock, surf and landing conditions before going ashore.

Low-impact note

Stay on established paths where possible and pack out everything you bring.

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