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   15. SQUARE FIELD

Size
87.1 Acres

Description
The Vineyard’s choicest agricultural soils are found in Katama and in the alluvial Mill Brook valley; this “Square Field” is located precisely in the middle of the latter. Parts of this land were conserved in a joint effort involving the town, commonwealth and land bank — another effort by the island to keep its best soils from being squandered.

Uses
Nature study, hiking, mountain-biking, horseback-riding, dog-walking, farming, scenic vista; some trails have restricted public access only, so visitors must heed all posted signs as to entry, i.e., certain trails are closed during the hunting seasons for pheasant, quail, ruffed grouse, turkey, waterfowl/migratory birds (including woodcock) and deer; the property is open March 1st to April 27th and May 24th to September 7th.

Directions
Begin in North Tisbury at the intersection of the State and Old Courthouse Roads; follow the Old Courthouse Road until the pavement ends and park in the trailhead located there.

Trail/Property Map  Click to View

Features

biking hiking mountain biking horseback ridingdog walking