Chappy Ride by Bike
Can you bike from Chappy Ferry to Wasque?Yes. Bikes ride the short On-Time Ferry from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick. There are few bike paths on Chappy, but the island is quiet and rural and the flat roads are easy to bike. Allow about 4 miles each way to the Wasque area.
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Time
- 25–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- On a bike path?
- Mostly no
Route type: One waySurface: Paved and sandy roadsPath or road: Mostly shared road Last reviewed October 2026 · from published maps
mvbikepaths.com/routes/chappy-ride/ · Route I · Printed from MV Bike Paths. Check the site for the latest version.
Bike ferry on this route. The Chappy On-Time Ferry runs from Dock Street in Edgartown to Chappaquiddick, a crossing of a couple of minutes. Riders and bikes pay a fare. Check the schedule, especially early and late in the day.
Times assume a relaxed 8 to 10 mph. GPX files work in Garmin, Strava, Komoot, and most bike computers.
Route overview
- Take the On-Time Ferry from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick.
- Ride east on Chappaquiddick Road.
- Follow it as it bends south toward the Wasque area. Mytoi is a short detour off Dike Road.
What you'll see
- The On-Time Ferry crossing from Edgartown
- Mytoi Japanese garden (The Trustees)
- The 200-acre Wasque Reservation
Safety notes
- You share the road with cars; traffic is light but drivers may not expect bikes.
- Roads near the beaches can be sandy.
- The ferry charges a fare for riders and bikes; check the schedule before you go.
Follow this ride with GPS. The free MV Bike Paths app shows where you are on the route as you ride.
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