Cliff Lodge

Cliff Lodge

Nantucket Dog Guide

On Foot

Trails

Conservation walks, moorland paths, and a few short hikes worth the drive — all picked because dogs are welcome and the views earn the leash.

Leash rules in Land Bank and Conservation Foundation properties can shift seasonally. Check posted signage on arrival.

Sanford Farm, Ram Pasture & The Woods

117 Madaket Rd, Nantucket

Voice control OK
Distance
Up to 6.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate
Terrain
Meadow, pond, ocean
Shade
Mostly exposed

One of the best dog walks on the island. Rolling pastures, a pond, and ocean views — turn back at the Ram Pasture viewpoint (~3 mi) if a full loop is too much.

Bring water — no facilities on the trail. Use tick prevention.

Tupancy Links Conservation Area

Off Cliff Rd, Nantucket

Voice control OKNear Cliff Lodge
Distance
~2 mi of loops
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Open bluff
From lodge
5 min walk

Bluff trails with harbor views and easy terrain — great for all dogs, and a few minutes' walk from the lodge.

Smooth Hummocks / Long Pond Nature Trail

Madaket Rd, Nantucket

On leash
Distance
~3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Woods, pond
Shade
Good cover

Quiet, wooded trail around Long Pond with good birding. Less trafficked than Sanford Farm.

Altar Rock

End of Altar Rock Rd, Nantucket

On leash
Distance
~2 mi roundtrip
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Moorland summit
Shade
Exposed

The highest point on Nantucket, with 360-degree views of the moors. A short hike to the summit that's worth every step.

Middle Moors (Milestone Bog area)

Access from Milestone Rd, Nantucket

On leash
Distance
Variable
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Open moorland
Shade
Exposed

Open moorland with wide paths — good for longer off-road walks across the island's interior.