Long Pond was connected to Hither Creek and Madaket Harbor by a canal that was installed in 1665. Historically, it was a way of harvesting blueback herring and American eels …
A lot of the dirt roads in this area lead to the coast where there is public beach access. Since they aren't official beaches, there aren't amenities or anything, but you still get great views of the bay.
This walk takes you through everything that Nantucket has to offer, the beach, the inland lakes, the vegetation and a small hill with a beautiful view. The wildlife ranges from …