Sankaty Head lighthouse was erected in 1850 (originally called “Sankoty” - by the first local natives, which means “highland.”) This lighthouse continues to serve as a faithful guide to mariners who can see its light from over 45 miles out to sea. And ofcourse, it still is featured on postcards like this one made in 1903 by H.S.Wyer.
Most folks don’t realize the public Sconset Bluff Walk path leads all the way up to the lighthouse and right past it. While parts of the path have been lost to the sea due to erosion, the portion by the light house and most of it near the center of Sconset, still remain.
To find this geocache I recommend parking your bike or car in front of the lighthouse.
Former local photographer/historian, Edouard Stockpole, created a detailed history of the the lighthouse and path which can now be read at the local museum’s website:
http://nha.org/history/hn/HN-1950-sankaty.htm
About the area: 15-20 minute drive from town, windy flat area to park, wheelchair accessible and pet friendly area around the lighthouse, however the short path to the cache is rugged and boarders a golf course tee spot. See this area while you can, in just a few more years part of Baxter Road leading to the lighthouse will fall into the ocean due to erosion. Approaching and finding this cache takes only about 5-10 minutes. Don't trespass onto the golf course located right next to the path. The path is a public right of way, the signs are ment to keep people off the course. Recently neighbors have been having a dispute about motocycle use on the path so that is why you may see broken fences in this area.