Biking the West Chop Loop
Can you bike the West Chop Loop?Yes. From downtown Vineyard Haven, ride Main Street out to the West Chop Lighthouse and loop back on Franklin Street or Main Street. It's about 4 miles round trip on shared roads; there is no bike path.
- Distance
- ~4 mi
- Time
- 25–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy to moderate
- On a bike path?
- No
Route type: LoopSurface: Paved roadsPath or road: Shared road, no bike path Last reviewed October 2026 · from published maps
mvbikepaths.com/routes/west-chop-loop/ · Route A · Printed from MV Bike Paths. Check the site for the latest version.
Times assume a relaxed 8 to 10 mph. GPX files work in Garmin, Strava, Komoot, and most bike computers.
Route overview
- Start in downtown Vineyard Haven near the ferry and head north on Main Street.
- Follow Main Street out toward West Chop and the lighthouse.
- Loop back toward town on Franklin Street, or retrace Main Street.
What you'll see
- West Chop Lighthouse
- Water views over Vineyard Sound and Vineyard Haven Harbor
- Historic homes along Main Street
Safety notes
- There is no bike path; you share the road with cars the whole way.
- Downtown Vineyard Haven is busy in summer, especially near the ferry.
- Some stretches are narrow with no shoulder.
Follow this ride with GPS. The free MV Bike Paths app shows where you are on the route as you ride.
Something wrong or out of date? Report a correction.