Biking the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Loops
Can you bike the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Loops?Yes. The State Forest has a loop of roughly 10 miles around its edge and a shorter 3-mile loop, both on bike paths. The forest is about 3 miles from Vineyard Haven, 4 from Edgartown, and 5 from Oak Bluffs.
- Distance
- About 10 miles (loop)
- Estimated time
- 1 to 1.5 hours for the big loop at 8 to 10 mph
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- Elevation
- Pending verification
- Route type
- Loop
- Surface
- Mixed, paved and unpaved
- Path or road
- Bike path
- Family suitability
- Not yet assessed
- Status
- Not yet field-checked
- Last reviewed
- October 2026
Times assume a relaxed pace of 8 to 10 mph. Family suitability stays "not yet assessed" until we have checked crossings and traffic in person.
This route is highlighted. Thin green lines are the island's other bike paths, and dashed orange lines are roads you share with cars.
Route overview
- Reach the forest from Vineyard Haven, Edgartown, or Oak Bluffs on the connecting bike paths.
- Follow the path around the forest's edge for the full loop, or take the shorter inner loop.
What you'll see
- Pine and oak woods away from the busy town centers
- Passes the Martha's Vineyard Airport
Safety notes
- Some of the forest paths are unpaved, so a hybrid or wider tires help.
- Expect some rolling hills.
- Parts of the outer loop run beside the Edgartown-West Tisbury Road.
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