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Peaked Hill Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · Chilmark, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
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A 149-acre Land Bank reservation climbing to Peaked Hill, with panoramic views of the south shore, Nomans Land Island, Aquinnah, Menemsha Bight, and the Elizabeth Islands. Remnants of old military bunkers sit near the summit, and a short universal-access trail reaches partway up.

What to expect

Trails
A 400-foot hardened trail runs from the universal-access lot; from Pasture Road, an old road with short graded sections covers 1,000 feet to the summit.
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs leashed April through September; under immediate control the rest of the year.
Banned now · back September
Accessibility
A universal-access parking space and a 400-foot hardened trail reach partway up from Radar Hill Road; the full summit route from Pasture Road is not step-free.
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission Website

Common questions

Is Peaked Hill Reservation open today?
Peaked Hill Reservation is a public preserve in Chilmark, MA. There is no live closure feed for preserves & forests; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Is there an entry fee at Peaked Hill Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Peaked Hill Reservation?
Dogs leashed April through September; under immediate control the rest of the year.
Is Peaked Hill Reservation wheelchair accessible?
A universal-access parking space and a 400-foot hardened trail reach partway up from Radar Hill Road; the full summit route from Pasture Road is not step-free.

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