This is a great time of year for a hike because of the gorgeous weather, fewer ticks, and it’s not yet hunting season. Here are a few hikes that we’ve tried and loved, with a little info about each of them.

A quieter path for Islanders

Felix Neck

1. Address: 100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown

2. Trail Details: Total of 4 miles through woodlands, views of meadows, ponds and shorelines. 24 acres, Audubon Society property

3. Accessibility: No Dogs, 1 mile of UA trail available

Great Rock Bight

1. Address: 37 Brickyard Raod, Chilmark MA

2. Trail Distance: 28 acres, Grassy fields and a wooded path lead you to a bluff over a sandy cove. Owned by Land Bank. About 2 miles total

3. Accessibility: dogs are allowed certain times of day/year. limited parking. difficult terrain (steep steps)

Short Cove Preserve

1. Address: 85 Tiahs Cove Road West Tisbury

2. Trail Distance: 2-3 miles total, super flat, gives you scenic views of Tisbury Great Pond. Land Bank property

3. Accessibility: dog-friendly, easy terrain

Wilfred’s Pond Preserve in Vineyard Haven

1. Address: Stonegate Lane, Vineyard Haven

2. Trail Distance: 5 acres, this preserve offers incredible Land Bank property.

3. Accessibility: accessible to dogs, not stroller-friendly, limited parking, about 1 mile long

Cedar Tree Neck

1. Address: 210 Obed Daggett Rd, West Tisbury

2. Trail Distance: 400+ acres, most trails around 2 miles, grassy, forests, bluffs, Sheriff’s Meadow property

3. Accessibility: dog-friendly

Long Point

1. Address: 330 Long Point Road, West Tisbury

2. Trail Distance: 600+ acres for nature-lovers, two-mille trail, Trustees of the Reservation property

3. Accessibility: no dogs

If you’re looking for more options, check out the MVTrails app! Have a favorite that we didn’t mention here? Let us know!