Five Great Hiking Trails on Martha’s Vineyard W ith dozens of trails that wind through the woods, along ocean fronts, and over bluffs, hiking on-Island is not your average hiking. Any season makes for a lovely hiking day, but foliage peeks later in the Autumn than on the mainland. Peter Simon 1. Great Rock Bight: A popular trail off North Road in Chilmark, this hike takes you a few moderately easy miles through the woods and to an incredible bluff overlooking Vineyard Sound. Its beach is only accessible by the foot path, so even during the summer, it’s never crowded. Trails are dog-friendly, so bring your pooch along! Great Rock Bight hiking trails with some of the most pristine vistas and vegetation. The winds off the south shore of the Island keep trees and shrubs mostly squat, and the main trail takes hikers right to the beach. If you’re lucky enough to hike the refuge during winter, you might just spot a Snowy Owl! Sorry, dogs not allowed. Haven Road, and the winding trails take you over small hills, through the woods, and to beautiful water views of Sengekontacket Pond — just a few easy miles will get you there! And if you bring your doggy, she’ll likely enjoy a playdate while there since this trail is a favorite among dog owners. LA Brown 2. Long Point Wildlife Refuge: One of the most magical places on Martha’s Vineyard, Long Point Wildlife Refuge has miles of Long Point Wildlife Refuge 3. Caroline Tuthill Preserve: This fun trail is a favorite among Islanders. It’s easy to get to, just off Edgartown-Vineyard 4. Menemsha Hills: This 211-acre preserve allows hikers to climb to the top of the secondhighest point on Martha’s Vineyard, and offers spectacular ocean views. Three miles of trails cover wetlands, woodland groves, open coastal plain, and a rocky ocean edge. Hikers will see goldenrod and beach plum helping anchor the dune cliffs above the beach, where rocks of every size dot the sand and line tide pools. And just beyond the northeast edge stands the remnants of a brick chimney, all that remains of a 19th-century brickworks. 5. John Presbury Norton Farm to Womesket Preserve: A magical place to hike in any season — and a fabulous place to snowshoe or cross - country ski during 64 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Norton Farm to Womesket Preserve Charlie Utz the winter — John Presbury Norton Farm’s trails bring hikers to the lovely Wompesket Preserve. This combo is home to easy hiking trails that meander through the woods, across open fields, and eventually to Blackwater Pond (where, if you’re feeling extra adventurous, you can pick up more trails and continue on). And leashed dogs are always welcome! I – Aela Mass 4 Menemsha Hills Charlie Utz information on hiking and to see a map ofall trails visit: MVY.com/hiking Download the TrailsMV App to see all Island trails PLAY
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