Rolf E. Sylvan Gardens Trail

Where else can you walk in Chatham?

• Easy

  Chatham Fish Pier Observation Deck

  Town of Chatham

  The Chatham Fish Pier is a working commercial waterfront on Aunt Lydia's Cove, and the observation deck at the fish-packing building gives visitors an up-close look at the fishing fleet. From the deck, with its lobster-trap seats and harbor viewer, you can watch boats come and go from the pier and floats below, and the town notes you'll often see seals too. Visitors are asked to use the marked parking and crosswalks, stay in the pedestrian areas, and not feed or approach the seals, which is prohibited under federal law. It's a short, easy stop and a real look at Chatham's fishing life.

  CCC Visited · Verified 2026-10-06

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• Easy · 1 mi

  George Ryder Forest Conservation Trail

  Natural trail · Town of Chatham Conservation Division

  A quiet wooded trail through oak, cedar, and pitch pine forest on Chatham Conservation land. The narrow sandy trail descends near Mary's Pond and borders Barclay Pond Conservation Foundation land to the north. Unique and threatened native vegetation throughout; be aware of poison ivy near the trail edge and dense deer tick populations in summer.

  Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

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• Easy · 1 mi

  Lighthouse Beach Walk (Chatham Bar & Seal Colony)

  Sand · Town of Chatham

  One of the most dramatic short beach walks on Cape Cod, beginning at the base of the stairway below Chatham Light and rounding the outer bar south toward the seal colony. Turn right at the bottom of the stairs and continue a half-mile along the high-tide line to regularly encounter dozens of harbor seals basking onshore. The beach connects south toward Monomoy via South Beach; swimming is not recommended due to strong currents and shark activity.

  Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

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• Easy

  Morris Island Trail (Monomoy NWR)

  Mixed · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

  A self-guided interpretive walk on Morris Island, the mainland gateway to Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. The trail descends to the shore with sweeping views over the flats toward the Monomoy islands and is one of the Cape's premier spots for shorebirds and seals. Portions along the beach are tide-dependent.

  Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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• Easy · 1.1 mi

  Forest Beach Conservation Area Loop

  Natural trail · Town of Chatham Conservation

  An easy loop trail through a 74-acre conservation area on Nantucket Sound, winding past a tidal salt marsh, coastal scrub, and a small beach. A favorite of birders, especially during fall migration, and home to remnants of the historic WCC ship-to-shore radio station.

  Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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• Easy · 0.75 mi

  Old Comers Woodland Trail

  Natural trail · Chatham Conservation Foundation

  A quiet 0.75-mile loop through a 39-acre oak and pine forest preserved by the Chatham Conservation Foundation. A shaded, easygoing walk well suited to families and casual hikers.

  Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

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