Cape Cod Rail Trail

Most would agree that the most popular of the bicycling trails on Cape Cod is the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

While a few portions of the Rail Trail are not especially splendid, it being, after all, a railroad grade, most sections are quite beautiful, and some are simply spectacular.

Highlights of the Cape Cod Rail Trail include the famous cranberry bogs in Harwich, particulary beautiful in the fall, the sunny views at Long Pond and Seymour Pond, and the adjoining Salt Pond Bike Trail and Visitor Center in Eastham. In Brewster, the trail goes right to Nickerson State Park with its campgrounds, picnic areas, pond for swimming,and woodlands.
 

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From South Dennis to Wellfleet!

Rock Harbor in Orleans, a busy port for traffic to Boston in the 1800's, offers an historical perspective as well as stunning views of Cape Cod Bay. It is just a ways south of the trail in Orleans center.   And of course, Orleans center itself is a great place to rest, shop, and dine.

And not to be missed are the sights along the trail in Eastham and Wellfleet. Several beaches are accessible by short side routes from the Rail Trail. And of course, there are always the ice cream shops and country stores along the way.

Biking on the Rail Trail is generally quite easy, although be wary of the high volumes of bicycling traffic and of automobiles at the many cross roads.  Stay right with your children because of this.

Most of the bicycling is very level. Try not to be tempted to set distance records. Instead, use our guide and try to really stop to see some of the things along the Trail.