One of the things I love most about Nantucket is the ability to walk everywhere. When I got my first dog six years ago, walking became that much more exciting (and necessary).

Nantucket is abundant with beautiful places to walk, with many different terrains, and most places allow dogs. People think of our beaches (and we have plenty of great beach walks), but there are moors, forests, bike paths, and dirt roads to explore, too. The Nantucket Land Bank has 12 mapped walks, the Nantucket Conservation Foundation has 8, and then there are the town walks, bike paths and state forests. Truly something for everyone.

Whether you are a long-time island resident or a first-time visitor (or a long-time resident with a first-time dog), this site will let you in on most of the best dog walking spots (others I have been forbidden to include by dog-walking friends). Along with some basic information about enjoying your walks on Nantucket with your dog, I also blog about some of our daily walks, so you can get a sense of what you might see and experience on our great trails here—the wildlife, the scenery, the other dogs and their people.

I’ve also included important Nantucket dog links and a few facts that you should know before you walk.

Happy walking!