To get to Altar Rock, head east on Polpis Road for approx 3 miles and then turn right onto Altar Rock Road. There are numerous access points into the Middle Moors from both Polpis and Milestone Roads. There are many miles of intersecting roads and trails within the Middle Moors. The Pout Ponds are kettle hole ponds located in the western portion of the Middle Moors, Their name is a Native American word meaning “foot,” and legend has it that they are the depressions caused by the footprints of a giant that later filled with water. (the word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language for “endless plain”) Wood cutouts of lions, gazelles, zebras, and the occasional raptor spontaneously appear in this area and can be viewed from Milestone Road. The southern portion of the Middle Moors, bordering the Milestone Road, contains over 400 acres that is locally referred to as Nantucket’s “Serengeti.” The nickname comes from the low growing vegetation mixed with occasional trees. The building with the needle-like rooftop immediately to the west of Altar Rock is a navigational aid used by planes making their final approach to Nantucket Memorial Airport, located approximately 2 miles to the southeast. On a clear day, this hilltop affords wonderful views of Polpis Harbor, Pocomo Head, Coatue, Great Point Light, Sankaty Head Light, ‘Sconset Village, and the surrounding heathlands.
At 100 feet above sea level, it is the fourth highest elevation on the island (the highest is at 111 feet above sea level, located just south of Sankaty Head Light).
There are three major areas which help comprise the Middle Moors: Altar Rock, the Serengeti and the Pout Ponds.Īltar Rock is one of the most dominant features in the Middle Moors. The Foundation owns 31 distinct and contiguous properties in this area, totaling over 3,220 acres of protected open space. This unique area represents the largest expanse of undeveloped land on Nantucket.
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