Traversing the Natural Beauty of Cape Cod
Cape Cod, bustling with activity in the warmer months, also offers a variety of relaxing activities. Among its hidden gems are numerous hiking trails, each offering a unique experience to explore and enjoy. Whether you are searching for a family-friendly stroll or a more challenging trek, Cape Cod’s diverse trails cater to all preferences and skill levels.
Occasionally, it’s nice to enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle to savor a moment of tranquility, especially in the peaceful coastal towns of Cape Cod. Embarking on a hike or a leisurely walk along a trail is an excellent way to appreciate the area’s beauty and serenity.
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Find the Perfect Hiking Trail on the Cape
If you’re looking for some outdoors time on your next visit to Cape Cod, there are plenty of nature trails to keep you and your family busy.
Fort Hill Trail
Located at 70 Fort Hill Road. Turn off Route 6 at the brown Fort Hill sign on Governor Prence Road in Eastham.
- Eastham, MA
- Trail Length: 1 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Buttonbush Trail
Located adjacent to the Salt Pond Visitor Center Amphitheater at 50 Nauset Road, off Route 6, Eastham.
- Eastham, MA
- Trail Length: 0.3 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Nauset Marsh Trail
Located adjacent to the Salt Pond Visitor Center amphitheater at 50 Nauset Road, off Route 6.
- Trail Map
- Eastham, MA
- Trail Length: 1.3 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Red Maple Swamp Trail
Enter this trail from the Fort Hill Trail.
- Eastham, MA
- Trail Length: 0.8 mile round trip.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Doane Trail
Doane Picnic Area, one mile east of Salt Pond Visitor Center on Nauset Road (leading to Coast Guard Beach). Look for brown signs.
- Eastham, MA
- Trail Length: 0.6 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Accessible
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
Located at 195 Marconi Station Road. At the stop light, turn east off Route 6 into the Marconi Station Area, South Wellfleet. Follow brown signs to the Marconi Site and White Cedar Swamp.
- Wellfleet, MA
- Trail Length: 1.2 mile loop
- Difficulty: Moderate
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Great Island Trail
Located at the corner of Griffin Island and Chequessett Neck Road. From Route 6, follow green signs to Wellfleet Center; turn left onto East Commercial Street; continue along the shoreline from town pier via Chequessett Neck Road to the Great Island parking area.
- Wellfleet, MA
- Trail Length: 3.9-8.8 miles round trip
- Difficulty: Hard
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Accessible
Pamet Area Trails
111 North Pamet Road. Take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1.5 miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Trail begins at the parking area adjacent to the Environmental Education Center (a hostel in summer).
- Truro, MA
- Trail Length: 0.6 miles each way
- Difficulty: Moderate
- No Dogs allowed
- Parking
Small’s Swamp Trail
Turn right off Route 6, 1.2 miles past the brown Head of the Meadow Beach sign, at the Pilgrim Heights area sign. Walk begins and ends at the covered shelter.
- North Truro, MA
- Trail Length: 0.6 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- no dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Pilgrim Spring Trail
Turn right off Route 6, 1.2 miles past the brown Head of the Meadow Beach sign on the right, at the Pilgrim Heights area sign. Walk begins at the covered shelter.
- North Truro, MA
- Trail Length: 0.7 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- No Dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Beech Forest Trail
36 Race Point Road. Turn right off Route 6 at traffic light onto Race Point Road. Proceed approximately 0.5 mile to the Beech Forest parking area on left.
- Provincetown, MA
- Trail Length: 1 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- no dogs allowed
- Restrooms
- Parking
Beebe Woods Trails
Parking is free at Highfield Hall. The address is 56 Highfield Drive, in Falmouth.
- Falmouth, MA
- Trail Length: 2.2 mile loop
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dog-Friendly
- Restrooms
- Parking
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