A great way to explore the Vineyard is by bike via the 100+ miles of bike paths that take you to the beach, state forests or from town to town.

The “down-island” route links Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs to Edgartown and back (roughly 25 mile round trip). It is mostly flat, with a mix of road and bike paths.

Experienced riders can bike “up-island” to Chilmark and Aquinnah, (more than 20 miles each way from Vineyard Haven) with breathtaking country landscapes and ocean views.

Note, there are no bike paths or streetlights for the major part of the “up-Island” route that it is also quite hilly. An easy solution is to take the shuttle bus back to the starting point.

Bike shops will provide detailed maps.