Great Rock Bight Preserve

Great Rock Bight Preserve in Chilmark, MA, encompasses 28.5 acres of park-like land characterized by tall specimen trees, grassy fields, and gurgling wetlands, all leading down to a sandy cove along Vineyard Sound. This nature reserve is of ecological significance, hosting rare clam shrimp and featuring ​Marl Pond, historically noted for its natural acidity used in preserving early settlers' materials.

The preserve offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, nature study, and picnicking while ensuring limited dog access from April to September. With a focus on stewardship and regional history, the site also highlights the contributions of local figures, including Rebecca Amos, an enslaved woman who became a landowner and the great-grandmother of the first African-American whaling captain on the Vineyard.

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