Crossing Woodlands and Beach With Vistas at Menemsha Hills
Menemsha Hills offers views of the Elizabeth Islands and the coast of Aquinnah.
Menemsha Hills offers views of the Elizabeth Islands and the coast of Aquinnah.
in the past, the property was cleared and animals grazed opening vistas.
in the past, the property was cleared and animals grazed opening vistas.
Steep descent follows along a trail flanked by huckleberry and bayberry.
Steep descent follows along a trail flanked by huckleberry and bayberry.
Part of the drama of Menemsha Hills lies in the rich geology of the region.
Part of the drama of Menemsha Hills lies in the rich geology of the region.
Deer run along the edge of the bluffs.
Deer run along the edge of the bluffs.
Cobbled north shore.
Cobbled north shore.
Large erratic boulders that populate the shoreline rode in on a glacier.
Large erratic boulders that populate the shoreline rode in on a glacier.
Relocating from the top of the bluff to the beach below.
Relocating from the top of the bluff to the beach below.
Cliffs overlooking the beach hold clay deposits of many colors and textures.
Cliffs overlooking the beach hold clay deposits of many colors and textures.
Stairway helps guard against erosion.
Stairway helps guard against erosion.
Fox grape vines line the path up from the beach.
Fox grape vines line the path up from the beach.
Tucked away off North Road, Menemsha Hills specializes in woodlands and rocky beach, and features a hike to the second highest point on the Island — Prospect Hill, which is 308 feet in elevation.
It’s one of the longest walks on the Vineyard.