Madaket

Spectacular sunsets, acres of captivating natural beauty and stories of colorful characters make the western tip of the island a must-see for visitors. Madaket is slightly under 6 miles from downtown, accessible via the Madaket bike path or the WAVE Madaket bus route.

Walking:

Conservation land lines Madaket Road, offering miles of trails to explore across diverse ecosystems. Or take a stroll along Madaket Beach, stretching from Hither Creek to Smith’s Point.

Get more: See grasslands, woodlands and wetlands at the Sanford Farm, Ram Pasture & The Woods conservation property just off Madaket Road (over 780 acres to explore).

Biking:

Enjoy a scenic 6-mile ride from downtown to Madaket along the Madaket bike path, passing conservation trails with bike parking and views of some of the island’s Great Ponds. You can rent a bike downtown, have one delivered to your house or hotel or pick one up in Madaket.

Cook’s Cycle Shop
Easy Rider’s Bicycle Shop
Island Bike Company
Nantucket Bike Shop
Sandy Pedals Bike Share
Young’s Bicycle Shop

There are two bike path options to Madaket departing from downtown. Take the Madaket Road path the entire way, or start on Cliff Road, which offers spectacular views of the bay and eventually intersects with the Madaket Road path.

Public Transit:

The WAVE Madaket route departs every 30 minutes from downtown, with pickups in front of the Whaling Museum and travels all the way to Madaket. And best of all, it’s FREE to ride.

Helpful Links: Home - NRTA

Get more: Track your bus and see estimated arrival times on your phone at nr ta.transloc.com