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Waskosim's Rock Reservation

Open to the publicPreserve · West Tisbury, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
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A 191-acre Land Bank reservation straddling the West Tisbury/Chilmark line, known for hilly, glacier-carved trails, the remains of a 17th-century homestead, and the boulder for which it's named.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Dogs under immediate control year round (no seasonal leash allowance, unlike some other Land Bank properties)
Hours
Sunrise to sundown daily, except during hunting season
Accessibility
One universal-access bench provided; the reservation's own accessibility rating is 'Difficult' due to hilly terrain, so it isn't considered an accessible trail system
Hiking/Walking
Allowed
Cross-Country Skiing
Allowed winter
Horseback Riding
Allowed
Hunting
Allowed
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission 508-627-7141 · Website

Common questions

Is Waskosim's Rock Reservation open today?
Waskosim's Rock Reservation is a public preserve in West Tisbury, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sundown daily, except during hunting season.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, but they must be under immediate control year-round - there's no seasonal leash exception here, unlike some other Land Bank properties.
Is there an entry fee at Waskosim's Rock Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Waskosim's Rock Reservation?
Dogs under immediate control year round (no seasonal leash allowance, unlike some other Land Bank properties)
Is Waskosim's Rock Reservation wheelchair accessible?
One universal-access bench provided; the reservation's own accessibility rating is 'Difficult' due to hilly terrain, so it isn't considered an accessible trail system

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