River Road Conservation Area (Osterville)
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What is River Road Conservation Area (Osterville) like?
Short trail along the tidal edges of the Centerville River as it passes through Osterville. The river corridor supports a rich mix of shorebirds and waterfowl, especially during migration. A quiet local escape connecting Osterville's residential neighborhoods to undisturbed estuarine habitat.
Plan your walk
River Road Conservation Area (Osterville)
Directions to the trailhead (opens in a new tab)
River Road, Osterville, MA 02655
When should you go?
Best time to go
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What’s the trail like?
- Length
- 1.5 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Surface
- Natural trail
- Dogs
- Allowed (leashed)
- Kids
- Not noted
- Accessible
- Not noted
- Views
- Water
- Good for
- Walking, Birding
What should you know before you go?
Parking
Roadside pulloff on River Road
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Managed by
Town of Barnstable Conservation Division
What you'll see
Salt marsh, Water views, Bird sanctuary, Dog-friendly
Where is the trailhead?
River Road, Osterville, MA 02655.