One of the best ways to tour Nantucket is by bicycle! The island is only 14 miles long by 3.5 miles wide and a dedicated cyclist can bike around the entire island in a day.
Surfside Bike Path: Approximately 2.2 miles along flat terrain. This path begins at Atlantic Avenue and Vesper Lane and ends at Surfside Beach. A water fountain and rest stop are positioned about half way.
Milestone Bike Path: Approximately 6 miles with gentle hills. This path begins at Milestone Rotary and leads to the village of ‘Sconset. A water fountain is available at the rotary.
Cliff Road Bike Path: Approximately 1.2 miles with rolling terrain. This path begins at Crooked Lane and continues along Cliff Road to the Madaket Bike Path.
Eel Point/Dionis Beach Bike Path: Approximately 0.9 miles with gentle hills. This path connects the Cliff Road/Madaket bike paths to Dionis Beach. Seasonal restrooms, parking and public beach access are available.
Old South Road Bike Path: Approximately 1.5 miles through open space and flat terrain. This path begins at the Milestone Rotary and ends at Airport Road approximately 0.2 miles from the Nantucket Memorial Airport. A rest area is located .05 miles from the rotary near Forrest Avenue.
Madaket Bike Path: Approximately 5.5 miles with gentle hills and winding terrain. The path begins at the intersection of Quaker and Madaket roads and has rest areas and picnic areas.
Polpis Bike Path: Approximately 8 miles with various size hills and a winding terrain. This path, accessible from the Milestone bike path near the intersection of Milestone and Polpis roads, continues along Polpis Road to just outside the village of ‘Sconset. A picnic area is located near Shimmo Pond Road.
Fairgrounds Road Bike Path: Approximately 0.9 miles through mostly open space and flat terrain. This path connects the Old South Road and Surfside Road bike paths.
Milestone Connector Bike Path: Approximately 0.3 miles through open space and flat terrain. This path connects Old South Road to Milestone Road.
Nobadeer Farm Road Bike Path: Approximately 0.75 miles through mostly open space and flat terrain. This path connects the Milestone Road and Old South Road bike paths.