Trails MV

TrailsMV is a free App created by Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation. It is intended to build a community among those who love the Vineyard’s trails.

02/11/2026

Tick Free MV will launch a thermal drone survey across the Island this week to get a better handle on the Island's deer population.

12/24/2025

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE
Effective immediately — December 24, 2025

Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation’s West Chop Woods in Vineyard Haven is CLOSED to the public until further notice due to the severity of hazardous trees.

🚫 No entry is permitted.
❌Treasure on the Trails floats have been removed from the property.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

10/12/2024

It's seed pod season at and PHA exec director Tim Boland highlighted a few on this weekend's guided tour. 🍁

L to R: Japanese white-bark magnolia, common witch-hazel, and clematis.
Coming soon: peak fall foliage!

10/07/2024

Today is the first day of hunting season. Manuel F. Correllus State Forest and many properties allow hunting, as do several of the island's nonprofit conservation groups. Use the "no hunting" filter on the TrailsMV app to find properties that don't allow hunting.

Other safety tips:
• Check beforehand to see if hunting is allowed where you're headed.
• Wear blaze orange or other bright color so you're more visible.
• Keep dogs leashed at all times.
• Avoid walking at dawn and dusk when visibility is low and animal activity increases (making those times of day popular for hunting).

Archery season: Oct. 7 - Nov. 30
Shotgun season: Dec. 2-14
Primitive fi****ms season: Dec. 16-31

Hunting is NOT allowed anywhere in Massachusetts on Sundays. Stay safe while enjoying the island's trails!

10/04/2024

There are worse places to be on an October morning than Lucy Vincent Beach, am I right?

10/03/2024

Looking for something outdoorsy to do in the off-season? Check out the Events listings on the free TrailsMV mobile app. You'll find a wide range of activities, from guided walks to beach clean-ups to family-friendly gatherings. It's great to connect with others who share your interests, get motivation to stay active, and learn about the island's conservation efforts.

10/01/2024

What glorious weather for an early morning walk through Waskosim's Rock Reservation in Chilmark!

Reminder: Ticks are still active even as the temperatures cool, so take precautions.

09/18/2024

Enjoy the changing seasons on Martha's Vineyard, with the free TrailsMV hiking app to guide you along the way. Since its relaunch in July 2022, the app has been downloaded nearly 12,700 times!

A project in collaboration with along with the six island towns and Dukes County, TrailsMV includes more than 200 miles of public trails across the island landscape.

Make sure you have the most current app, available free at the App Store and Google Play. Take advantage of the cooler temps and explore with TrailsMV!

09/03/2024

Still time to register for the 2nd annual Trail Run on Saturday at Caroline Tuthill Preserve in Edgartown! Free and open to everyone. See sheriffsmeadow.org for details.

08/31/2024

We're looking at stellar late-summer weather across Martha's Vineyard, perfect for wandering the island's 220+ miles of public walking trails. From Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary (seen here overlooking Daggett Pond) to Wasque Reservation, Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Aquinnah Headlands, there's a trail for all ages and abilities. Check out the free TrailsMV app and start exploring!

07/08/2024

A misty morning at The Brickyard, part of Menemsha Hills Reservation in Chilmark, feels like stepping back in time.

The Trustees' history of the area reveals that the north shore’s rocky landscape was a perfect fit for 19th-century brick-making. In the 1860s, under the ownership of Boston banker Nathaniel Harris, the Chilmark brick business hit its stride. Workers mined clay from the soil, used island-harvested trees and the waters of Roaring Brook to power the operation, and shipped as many as 800,000 bricks a year aboard schooners docked in Vineyard Sound. Before railroads rendered the brickworks obsolete, construction projects from Boston to Newport to New York used bricks made in Chilmark.

Today you can see the 45-foot brick chimney, hand-cut stone foundations and walls, a water wheel, and other artifacts from the brick-making operation. Stay to the marked trails and respect the fragility of this historic site.

And plan ahead: like many island conservation lands at the height of summer, ticks and poison ivy abound. We suggest wearing long pants and tick protection. Also be advised: the trail follows uneven terrain on the way down, followed by a strenuous uphill hike on the way back.

07/06/2024

A few damp days at Caroline Tuthill Preserve and now there's new growth along every trail -- wintergreen blossoms, tiny ghost plants, and rippling marsh grasses. It's shady and cool in the woodlands with a gentle breeze off Sengekontacket Pond. Explore all the winding trails and don't forget bug spray!

Address

57 David Avenue
Vineyard Haven, MA

Website

https://sheriffsmeadow.org/trailsmv-app/

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