![]() ![]() Stretching along the coastline from Provincetown to Chatham, the seashore offers up an undeveloped natural area for residents and visitors alike. Be the architect of your own trip as you discover the best things to do in the USA through insider tips, suggested itineraries and handy maps.The inspiration for countless artists and writers, Cape Cod National Seashore is a public paradise, supplemented by tens of thousands of acres of beaches, dunes, forests and freshwater ponds. Make the most of your time in the USA with Lonely Planet’s range of travel guides. ![]() Be the architect of your own trip as you discover the best things to do in the USA through insider tips, suggested itineraries and handy maps. From Head of the Meadow Beach, an unpaved trail continues for a short distance to Coast Guard Beach. At Head of the Meadow Beach, there’s a bike rack and restrooms, and lifeguards patrol the sands during the summer.Īt low tide, keep your eyes peeled for the ribs of shipwrecks sticking out of the shoals. READ Best places to see fall colors in the US for 2022īiking this route is a great way to avoid parking issues at the beach. Along the way, a small granite monument marks Pilgrim Spring, a freshwater spring used by pilgrims from the Mayflower, who landed here in 1620 on Wampanoag land before sailing on to Plymouth. Two miles long, the Head of the Meadow Trail in Truro connects the parking area by the intersection of Cliff Road and High Head Road to Head of the Meadow Beach. Head of the Meadow Trail Best bike route for discovering the Truro coastline The short trail is great for younger riders and passes through shady forests on the way to the beach. ![]() The Salt Pond Visitor Center is open year-round and access is free, making this a great way to reach this often-crowded Atlantic Ocean beach. It’s known for its picturesque Coast Guard station and big waves that attract surfers in summer. Nauset Bike Marsh is a 1.6-mile trail connecting the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham to Coast Guard Beach. Nauset Bike Marsh Best biking trail for families The loop trail can be slightly hilly as it winds through sand dunes and sand often blows over the pavement in some areas, so bikes with wider tires are recommended. The main trail has four access points, including at Province Lands Visitor Center, which overlooks Race Point Beach. Just north of Provincetown, the Province Lands Bike Trail is a 5.5-mile loop trail at the very tip of the Cape, within the protected area of the Cape Cod National Seashore, with short spur trails to Race Point Beach (0.5 miles), Herring Cove Beach (1.1 miles) and Bennett Pond (0.25 miles). Province Lands Bike Trail Best ride to experience the Cape Cod National Seashore The Old Colony Rail Trail passes several freshwater ponds, including White Pond and the Chatham Municipal Airport, where the Hanger B restaurant (open Wednesdays through Sundays, 7am to 2pm) is a favorite local stop for breakfast, lunch and coffee. READ 20 of Europe’s most stunning hot springs to visit in 2023 This spur branches off the Cape Cod Rail Trail near the Harwich Bicycle Rotary, and travels east to Crowell Road in Chatham, from where it’s easy to ride on the road to the shops and restaurants on Chatham’s beautiful Main Street. The Old Colony Rail Trail is a 7.5-mile paved path connecting Harwich to Chatham, and it’s an easy add-on to the Cape Cod Rail Trail. ![]() Old Colony Rail Trail Best Cape Cod side trip The Buzzards Bay, Herring Run, Bourne and Tidal Flats recreation areas on the Canal can all be accessed from the Bikeway, making this a great choice for a picnic on a sunny day. The bikeway is managed by the US Corps of Engineers, and numbered signposts (with corresponding brochures) mark points of interest along the route, including the point where the waters of Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay finally met. Cycling here provides idyllic views of the canal and its boat traffic. The Cape Cod Canal Bikeway travels between the Bourne and Sagamore bridges along the north (7 miles) and south (6.5 miles) banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The proposed 6.5-mile Bourne Rail Trail will eventually connect the Shining Sea Bikeway to the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway.Ĭape Cod Canal Bikeway The Cape’s best on-the-water bike routeīourne Bridge–Sagamore Bridge 13.5 miles 2 hours The northern end of the bikeway has a bike station with tools and pumps available, and nearby Bike Zone rents and repairs bikes. ![]()
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