Hiking Menemsha Hills Through Woodlands and Rocky Beach
Menemsha Hills Reservation features sweeping views over Vineyard Sound.
Menemsha Hills Reservation features sweeping views over Vineyard Sound.
Beetlebung grove borders walking trail.
Beetlebung grove borders walking trail.
Social distancing measures are in effect on Trustees properties.
Social distancing measures are in effect on Trustees properties.
Indian pipes are one of the many diverse plants seen.
Indian pipes are one of the many diverse plants seen.
Elizabeth islands seen through an old oak.
Elizabeth islands seen through an old oak.
Gay Head Light visible in the distance.
Gay Head Light visible in the distance.
Old deer run through fox grape vines.
Old deer run through fox grape vines.
Large boulders left along the north shore by ancient glaciers.
Large boulders left along the north shore by ancient glaciers.
Cliff swallows take up residence in the large sandy bluff.
Cliff swallows take up residence in the large sandy bluff.
Cormorant.
Cormorant.
Many options available to descend down to the beach.
Many options available to descend down to the beach.
Tucked away off North Road, Menemsha Hills highlights woodland trails and rocky beach, and features a hike to the second highest point on the Island — Prospect Hill, which is 308 feet in elevation.
It’s one of the longest walks on the Vineyard.