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Jost Van Dyke is four miles long and three miles wide at its broadest point. Its ridge climbs to 1,054 feet at Majohnney Point and stretches from east to west like a meandering backbone. Traditionally, development was limited to four bays along the southwestern coast of the island, although a few hilltop homes have now been built.
A single road connects White Bay, Great Harbour, Little Harbour, and the east end; it takes about 15 minutes to drive the four miles from end to end. A new road has been cut along the ridge. It is unpaved and treacherous without four-wheel-drive.
Ferries arrive at Dog Hole, on the far western end of Great Harbour. It is easy to walk from the ferry to any place in Great Harbour, and as long as you don’t mind a bit of exercise, you can walk from there to White Bay as well.
© Susanna Henighan Potter from Moon Virgin Islands, 4th edition
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