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Easy · 0.8 mi · Boardwalk
A roughly 0.8-mile round-trip boardwalk that winds through the heart of a lush red maple swamp, an unusual wetland forest. Often linked with the Fort Hill Trail to form an 1.8-mile loop. Shaded and atmospheric; the elevated boardwalk keeps you above the wet ground.
TrailModerate · 1 mi · Natural trail
A scenic 1-mile loop over open hilltop fields above Nauset Marsh with sweeping views of the salt marsh and the Atlantic beyond. Passes the historic Captain Edward Penniman House and Indian Rock. Connects directly to the Red Maple Swamp Trail boardwalk. Hilly in places; bring insect repellent in summer.
TrailEasy · 1.3 mi · Natural trail
A 1.3-mile loop from the Salt Pond Visitor Center that traces the edge of Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh, crosses open fields, and returns through recovering forest. Excellent birding and water views; a spur connects toward Coast Guard Beach. Some sections can flood at high tide, so check conditions first.
Easy · Paved
The flat, paved Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through Eastham as part of a 25+ mile rail-trail spanning Dennis to Wellfleet. The Eastham stretch passes a large salt marsh and connects via Locust Road to the Nauset Bicycle Trail and the Salt Pond Visitor Center. Ideal for biking, walking, and strollers. Leashed dogs (6-ft leash) welcome.
Easy · 0.6 mi · Paved
A paved, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible 0.6-mile loop with interpretive signs winding through emerging pine and oak forest. Begins at Doane Rock, the largest exposed glacial boulder on Cape Cod (about 18 feet tall). Easy and family-friendly with an adjacent picnic area.
Easy · Natural trail
A town conservation area on the shore of Great Pond, one of Eastham's freshwater kettle ponds. Easy walking trails wind through the Wiley conservation area with educational signs about the kettle pond, plus a small swimming beach, playground, and tennis courts. Lifeguards in summer. A relaxed, family-friendly spot away from the busier Seashore trails.
Easy · 0.3 mi · Mixed
A short 0.3-mile interpretive loop designed as a sensory trail, with a guide rope and signs in both Braille and large print. Crosses Buttonbush Pond on a boardwalk bridge. The first half is wheelchair accessible; the second half has a few log steps. Great for kids and a quick nature break near the visitor center.
Easy · 1.5 mi · Mixed
The gateway trail hub for Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham. The 1.5-mile Nauset Marsh Trail skirts Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh, crossing meadows and recovering forest back to the Visitor Center. The short Buttonbush Trail (0.25 miles) is a fully accessible sensory loop with guide rope, boardwalk, and braille signs designed for visually impaired visitors. A paved 2-mile bike/walk path also connects here to Coast Guard Beach.
Easy · 1.7 mi · Mixed
A 1.7-mile loop beginning at the Penniman House parking lot in the Fort Hill area, connecting to Skiff Hill Overlook — one of the finest panoramic views over Nauset Marsh on the Outer Cape. A hexagonal gazebo at the summit shelters a glacial boulder with Native American sharpening grooves. The trail continues to Hemenway Landing on the marsh edge, where clammers launch and the Red Maple Swamp trail begins. A must-do for views, history, and birds.