Every place below is listed and verified by Cape Cod Certified.
Visiting Cape Cod
Plan where to eat before, during, and after your Cape Cod Rail Trail ride. Expert picks in Dennis, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet — by mileage.
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Freshwater Pond
A peaceful freshwater swimming spot on Follins Pond in South Dennis, set along a quiet road with soft sand and clear water. Popular with kayakers, anglers, and families looking to avoid the crowd. Limited street parking; a small boat launch is also on site.
Beach DayKayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis with Mocean Adventures in Dennis. Book on Cape Cod Certified.
Easy · Paved
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.
Easy · Natural trail
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.
Easy · 1 mi · Natural trail
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.