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Milestone Cranberry Bog

Details unconfirmedPreserve · Nantucket, MA

Right now

The oldest continuously farmed cranberry bog on Nantucket, with commercial harvesting going back to 1857. Only about 25 of its nearly 1,000 acres are actively cultivated; the rest is rolling grassland and freshwater ponds in the Middle Moors.

What to expect

Trails

Managed by

Nantucket Conservation Foundation 508-228-2884 · Website

Common questions

Can I walk through the working bog?

There are trails through the property, though as of mid-2026 the Foundation's interactive trail map for this bog is still listed as coming soon.

Are there trails at Milestone Cranberry Bog?

Yes.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, parking, hunting_season). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.