The former Red Gate Farm, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's Aquinnah estate, conserved in 2020 and opened to the public in phases through 2025. The south section runs from a Moshup Trail trailhead to nearly half a mile of remote Atlantic beach, crossing a footbridge over Black Brook; the north section, near the Chilmark line, follows Menemsha Pond.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required free with reservation
Dogs
No dogs on the south section (state Natural Heritage directive protecting rare species habitat); dogs are also not currently permitted on the north section, though a future trial is planned once its trail system is finished
Accessibility
One accessible parking space at the south trailhead; the trail surface beyond the lot is natural.
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission and Sheriff's Meadow Foundation
508-627-7141 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Squibnocket Pond Reservation open today?
Squibnocket Pond Reservation is a public preserve in Aquinnah, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Do I need to book ahead to visit?
The south trailhead requires an advance parking reservation from May through October; new reservation slots are posted online every Sunday at 10am. The north trailhead no longer requires one.
Where do I park at Squibnocket Pond Reservation?
Reservation required (free with reservation).
Are there trails at Squibnocket Pond Reservation?
Yes.
Is there an entry fee at Squibnocket Pond Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Squibnocket Pond Reservation?
No dogs on the south section (state Natural Heritage directive protecting rare species habitat); dogs are also not currently permitted on the north section, though a future trial is planned once its trail system is finished
Is Squibnocket Pond Reservation wheelchair accessible?
One accessible parking space at the south trailhead; the trail surface beyond the lot is natural.
What rules should I know at Squibnocket Pond Reservation?
No dogs on the south section per a state Natural Heritage directive protecting rare species habitat.