Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge 3-Mile Hike on Nantucket
Discover where six coastal habitats meet
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Hike, van pickup
Highlights
Explore Nantucket's natural world on a guided hike through Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge.
Itinerary
- Coskata Pond & Woods, Six habitats — tidal pond, beach, cedar forest & dune, maritime oak forest, salt marsh and harbor — intersect at Coskata Pond and its woods. A three-mile hike mostly over sand, exploring this area is a fascinating exploration of the beginnings of Nantucket Harbor. On approach, the trail moves through dunes, past the tidal Haulover Pond, then the east end of tidal Coskata Pond and on to The Glades salt marsh with two active osprey nest poles. Backtracking to enter Coskata’s mature maritime oak forest a trail through the trees deposits hikers halfway up the pond. At its mouth with clay, sand and gravel banks topped with sassafras and Eastern red cedar trees, front the Head of the Harbor with American oystercatchers, willets, gulls, terns and egrets working the shallows for food.
What's Included
- Van transportation to the hike
Important details
- Be ready at your designated pickup time. The van can wait no more than 10 minutes before departing.
Cancellation Policy
Weather cancellations occur only in extreme conditions. If the operator cancels, you can reschedule or receive credit; full refunds are usually limited to operator cancellations. Cancel over 1 week ahead: 15% administration fee; 1 week–24 hours ahead: 50% of the hike price plus administration fees; under 24 hours or no-show: full price including fees.
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FAQs
Yes. Optional Trail's End drop-offs are available at no extra charge. Locations are either within easy walking distance of downtown Nantucket or near public bus stops. After drop-off, you're on your own for onward travel.
You'll be notified if weather conditions could delay or cancel your hike.
Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots, check the forecast, and dress for the weather. Bring water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher, and a wide-brimmed hat. Add a lightweight waterproof jacket if rain is forecast or you tend to get chilly. A camera and binoculars are optional.
Meeting details
Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St., Nantucket