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Barnstable County Massachusetts Bike Trails
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Cape Cod Rail Trail
The Cape Cod Rail Trail follows a former railroad right-of-way for 22
miles through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and
Wellfleet. Its paved surface, few hills, and well-marked automobile
crossings make it ideal for cyclists. The trail has a wide unpaved shoulder
on one side to accommodate horseback riding, walkers, and runners.
Directions:
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is located in the mid-Cape area, in southeastern
Massachusetts.
Free parking for trail users is available at:
• The trailhead at Route 134 in South Dennis
• Headwaters Drive in Harwich
• Route 137 in Brewster
• Nickerson State Park in Brewster
• Orleans Center
• Cape Cod National Seashore at the Salt Pond Visitors Center in Eastham,
one-half mile from the Locust Road intersection with the trail
• National Seashore at Marconi Area
• The trailhead at LeCount Hollow Road in South Wellfleet
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