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Wapatequa Woods Reservation

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Size

196.6 acres

Description

This reservation — which has grown to 100 acres from its 20-acre birth in 1988 — straddles the town lines between Oak Bluffs and Tisbury. It serves as a greenbelt outside Vineyard Haven, the island’s busy port.

Access

Start in West Tisbury at the intersection of the State and Stoney Hill Roads. Follow the Stoney Hill Road 1.1 miles; trailhead is on left. Road is rough; four-wheel drive is recommended.

Historical Highlights

  • the area of Wapatequa Woods Reservation has very little documented history; there is evidence that areas of the reservation were used as a woodlot at one time

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