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Hokum Rock Conservation Area

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What is Hokum Rock Conservation Area like?

A shaded network of trails looping through oak-pine forest in South Dennis, centered on a massive glacial erratic boulder — Hokum Rock — which measures 14.5 feet high and 98 feet in circumference, the second largest on Cape Cod. Interpretive plaques share the rock's Indigenous and geological history. Ample parking and a quiet, forested character make this a favorite off-the-beaten-path stop.

Plan your walk

Hokum Rock Conservation Area

Directions to the trailhead

Hokum Rock Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660

Check conditions before you go. Trail details from HappyCapeCod / Town of Dennis Conservation (opens in a new tab)

When should you go?

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What’s the trail like?

Length: 1 mi
Difficulty: Easy
Surface: Natural trail
Dogs: Allowed (leashed)
Kids: Kid-friendly
Accessible: Not noted
Views: Not noted
Good for: Hiking, Walking

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Gravel parking area off Hokum Rock Rd

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Managed by

Town of Dennis

What you'll see

Forest, Kid-friendly, Dog-friendly

Where is the trailhead?

Hokum Rock Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660.

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Where else can you walk in Dennis?

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Indian Lands Conservation Area
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Crowes Pasture Conservation Area
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Cape Cod Rail Trail (Dennis)
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Fresh Pond Conservation Area
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Scargo Hill & Scargo Tower
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What is Hokum Rock Conservation Area like?

Where else can you walk in Dennis?

Easy · 1.5 mi

Chase Garden Creek Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Dennis / Dennis Conservation Land Trust

A 1.5-mile round-trip walk through pitch pine and cedar forest opening onto the expansive salt marsh of Chase Garden Creek. The wide path curves south from a small parking area on New Boston Road to a viewpoint bench overlooking the marsh — prime habitat for red-winged blackbirds and shorebirds. Managed jointly by the town and the Dennis Conservation Land Trust.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

See details

Easy

Indian Lands Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Dennis Conservation Commission

A gentle wooded conservation trail along the Bass River with scenic overlooks of the river and surrounding salt marsh. Quiet, level walking with abundant birdlife; the trailhead sits just behind Dennis Town Hall.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

See details

Easy

Crowes Pasture Conservation Area

Mixed · Town of Dennis Conservation Commission

A large East Dennis conservation area of woods, fields, salt marsh, and Cape Cod Bay shoreline near the Quivett Creek estuary. Sandy cart paths lead to a quiet bay beach; popular for birding, walking, and over-sand access for permit holders.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

See details

Easy

Cape Cod Rail Trail (Dennis)

Paved · Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)

Dennis is the western terminus of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, a flat paved multi-use path on a former railroad bed that runs through Dennis toward Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, and Wellfleet. Smooth, accessible, and ideal for cycling, walking, and strollers.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-10-06

Where to park on the Cape Cod Rail Trail

See details

Easy

Fresh Pond Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Dennis Conservation Commission

A quiet wooded conservation area with walking trails around a freshwater kettle pond. Shaded, level paths through pine and oak forest make it a peaceful spot for short nature walks and birdwatching.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

See details

Easy

Scargo Hill & Scargo Tower

Mixed · Town of Dennis

Scargo Tower, a stone observation tower atop Scargo Hill (one of the highest points on Cape Cod), offers panoramic views over Scargo Lake, Cape Cod Bay, and on clear days Provincetown. A short walk and stair climb up the tower reward visitors with a sweeping vista - a classic sunset spot.

Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-19

See details