Beautiful beach that abuts the red cliffs of Aquinnah. We spent about 2 hours here in the late July…read moreafternoon and it was pretty empty. Nice big swath of soft sand, some rocks in the water. Easy parking - $30/day with a well groomed path to the beach.

Go on a cloudy day mid week by car. Parked at lookout and walked down path to beach. It was low…read moretide and we could walk far under the cliffs. The beach and views are beautiful. Shore is rocky but we did see a couple of people swimming. Need to scout out a place with no rocks to swim. Love finding the path and walking the beach where very few people know you can go.

Beautiful place to walk and look for little treasures along the way. Dog friendly so be prepared…read morefor some canine interaction.

Great well manicured trails for some easy hiking. We started from the parking lot at Highfield Hall…read moreand hiked to Icehouse Pond. Trails are fairly well marked and maintained. Not exactly a challenging hike but good if you're just looking to get some steps in and enjoy nature. Don't miss the gardens at Highfield Hall as well: beautiful flowers and grounds.

There is a good sized dirt parking area here with security lights. A trail map is located at the…read moretrail head and the paths are very clearly blazed. You can see they have been through and cleared winter debris from the trail. The terrain is rocky with plenty of roots and has a slight incline. Nothing too strenuous. An excellent location to get into the woods for a quick day hike.

This is such a hidden gem! I would def recommend making the trek out to enjoy it. We followed a…read moreroute on all trails but took our own way sometimes too making our hike about 6 miles. It wasn't very green yet but we cannot wait to come back in a month. There were some deer tracks, two garter snakes, a frog, and lots pretty birds. Oh and a crab! Our pup did great too. Make sure to check for ticks. We found a few on him!

A great little trail for you and your pup maintained by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. It's…read morea little over a mile up from Cliff Road to the cliff. Enjoy breathtaking views and watch the boats come in to Nantucket harbor. The area used to be an old golf course, called Tupancy Links. Today, it is dog heaven - there's plenty of space to for your dog to run, and it's encouraged. Walk, bike, or drive there- there's plenty of parking as well.

The Wildlife Refuge is an excellently kept premises and a wonderful little gem on Chappaquiddick…read more When visiting the refuge, expect to spend about three hours there. Between walking around the grounds and a two-hour guided truck tour, there is plenty to see and do. There are a lot of animals on the refuge that seem to have acclimated to tourism. If you're interested in taking pictures of, say, baby seagulls and deer, you'd definitely be able to. The truck tour brings you out to a historic lighthouse that is well maintained, accessible and still active after over a century. You'll learn a great deal of history from signage within the lighthouse, as well as your tour guide. For a group of four, this was an excellent trip. If you're a Trustee member (basically a donor to the properties maintained by the Trustees on Martha's Vineyard), you'll get an excellent deal on the tour here.

A beach for a long…read morewalk A beach can't get any better than this. Even in the summer you can find a place all to your own and in the off season walk for miles and not see another person. The best way is to bike out to the Chappy ferry and ride east to the beach. Can't really ride in the heavy sand but you can park your bike and walk along the ocean. A great walk is north out to the Cape Pogue Lighthouse. The lighthouse is 55 feet tall and constructed in 1893. Because of the wild and exposed a lighthouse out here has been either rebuilt or moved at least nine times. Getting out here is the problem and you either need a four wheel vehicle and a permit or walk. It's about 5 miles, so it's a pretty good hike in the sand, and you have to bring your own water because there's nothing out there, But that's the whole point. You have a piece of paradise all to yourself. Can't think of a better way to spend a day.

This is the second summer my husband and I booked a tour with Peter. This year we went to Smiths…read morePoint. It's amazing, after 14 years of vacation on Nantucket, Peter can still surprise us with locations we have never seen on this magical island. Peter is a wonderful tour guide, he is personable and extremely knowledgeable on the history of Nantucket. We absolutely enjoyed our walk, it was the perfect way to start our day. Nantucket Walkabout is a MUST DO, and will be on our list again next summer.

We really enjoyed our guided walk with Peter Brace! Peter's love of Nantucket and knowledge of…read morethis beautiful island's ecology and history are impressive. You've experienced the beaches, the food, the architecture and gardens, the bike paths--before you leave, be sure to take a walk with Peter to see Nantucket from another perspective. Highly recommend!

The Ephraim Hunt Ministerial Land is a conservation area maintained by the Rehoboth Land Trust that…read moreoffers several well maintained pathways through the local woodlands. At approximately 64 acres, this land is a quiet, peaceful place to stretch your legs. Tucked away on Pond Street, there is a dirt parking lot that allows several cars to pull in off the road. The land was purchased by the Rehoboth Land Trust when the Congregational Church at the center of town required funds to repair their sanctuary ceiling and steeple. Wanting to maintain the land as undeveloped, this area remains open to the public to soak in the sights and sounds of nature. Hunting is allowed on the property in-season so be sure to take precautions, as appropriate. Swamps, old fields, brooks, and a high knoll mark the land. A map of the area greets you when you pass through the main gate, though I feel like there were more trails than what was pictured. All-in-all, there are only so many ways to go so its hard to get lost. There are some ups and downs and a lovely little boardwalk that helps you traverse some of the wetlands. The trails were very well maintained and easy to traverse - the blue to orange path gives you a nice loop through the land. The furthest end of the loop skirts the Rehoboth Village Cemetery if you want to make a quick detour.

Stunning place to visit no matter what season. Just a tip: do not wear flip flops especially in the…read moresummer. You'll burn your feet on the sand.

Could Dune Shacks Trail be the 8th wonder of the world? I don't know man...but I feel like it is…read more When hubs located these dunes as part of our nature escape in Ptown, I was like...."ok" and shrugged my shoulders. But once we started ascending on a narrow sand path leading to the tallest peak, all we saw was a stretch of pure gold and imagined some desperate soul running frantically looking for water. Even with the frigid late December visit here, make sure you bundle. Hiking on sand was difficult especially since we wore denims- but definitely wear leggings or joggers to get the most mobility as you hike up. We didn't prep ourselves mentally- so once we got to that tallest peak, we came back down and never saw past the end of the dune and into the ocean. Dune Shacks could well be that place that combines the dune+beach beautifully together. What a dramatic and lovely place to visit. If you're into the breeze rustling your hair and really sinking your boots in the sand, this spot's for you.

Teenagers enjoyed the strong waves. We paid $20 fee online for afternoon 2-7 spot. You drive down a…read morenarrow dirt road which has pretty views. I dropped off family and beach gear at path to beach and parked (not too far). We came to beach because we heard it had good waves and that was true. Only issue was they were strong and broke close to shore. A bit dangerous to use boogie boards near the shore. Most beaches are free on MV but we were ok with paying to ensure parking and also beach did not feel crowded. We were told ahead of time that pond closed due to algae.

Very hard to find. The instructions for the parking lot were unreliable and inaccurate. Be sure to…read morevisit the website to buy a parking pass in advance or else they won't let you in. Had trouble finding the hiking path but the beach area - though small - was nice and serene. Good place to bring kids or to just relax with some beach time. Must bring umbrellas or something covered - no shade or covering.

This hidden gem has 2-3 miles of wooded trails for trailing running, dog walking, and light hiking…read more While the paved rail trail and the small beaches along the way are fun to explore, it's the wooded trails that are a win for me when I want a shaded run that's easy on the knees. Trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. Parking is available from the Main St Rail Trail Lot. For the wooded trail, you can either access it from the smaller secondary lot or take the main Rail Trail about a quarter mile down towards the river until you start seeing small paths on your left. There is a dirt service road with power lines running parallel to the rail trail that you will cross over. These power lines will also help navigate you back if you get turned around. I had to knock of a star because the trails are not marked so you can get turned around. Luckily the loops are short so you can't get too lost but don't be surprised if you end up in someone's driveway or come across a dirt road you weren't expecting. There are a few spots along the loops that have benches if you want to take a break and enjoy the views.

Great place to walk the dog. Beautiful views of the river and marshes along the way. However,…read moretrails are not well-marked so you're never sure exactly where you are (as a newbie). Clear trail markers would be very helpful. Though there were several dogs off-leash, most were controlled by their owners. Definitely worth a visit!