Great Rock Bight Preserve Trail
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What is Great Rock Bight Preserve Trail like?
A short woodland trail descending through oak scrub to a secluded north-shore pebble-and-sand beach on Vineyard Sound. The preserve features dramatic glacial boulders (including the namesake 'Great Rock'), coastal heathland, and sweeping views toward Cape Cod. Combine the beach and forest for a complete outing.
Plan your walk
Great Rock Bight Preserve Trail
Directions to the trailhead (opens in a new tab)
North Road, Chilmark, MA 02535
When should you go?
Best time to go
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What’s the trail like?
- Length
- 1.4 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Surface
- Natural trail
- Dogs
- Allowed (leashed)
- Kids
- Not noted
- Accessible
- Not noted
- Views
- Ocean
- Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Birding
What should you know before you go?
Parking
Small Land Bank lot on North Road.
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank
What you'll see
Ocean views, Forest, Beach walk, Dog-friendly, Water views
Where is the trailhead?
North Road, Chilmark, MA 02535.
