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Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Nature Trails (Botanic Trails)

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What is Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Nature Trails (Botanic Trails) like?

Over 50 acres of gentle nature trails maintained by the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth on the grounds of a former golf course donated to the Society. Open dawn to dusk year-round, the trails wind past a pond and the historic Kelley Chapel, with benches placed throughout. A peaceful, easy walk in the heart of Yarmouth Port. Dogs must be leashed per the Town leash law.

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Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Nature Trails (Botanic Trails)

Directions to the trailhead

Trailhead at the Tufts Gatehouse, behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office, off 229 Old King's Highway (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

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What’s the trail like?

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

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Park near the gatehouse on the lane next to and behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office.

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Managed by

Historical Society of Old Yarmouth

What you'll see

Forest, Pond, Kid-friendly, Dog-friendly

Where is the trailhead?

Trailhead at the Tufts Gatehouse, behind the Yarmouth Port Post Office, off 229 Old King's Highway (Route 6A), Yarmouth Port, MA 02675.

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What is Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Nature Trails (Botanic Trails) like?

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Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

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Easy · 0.5 mi

Bass Hole Boardwalk at Gray's Beach

Boardwalk · Town of Yarmouth Conservation Division

An 800-foot wooden boardwalk extending across the salt marsh at Bass Hole, part of the Callery-Darling Conservation Area. It offers sweeping views over the tidal flats toward Cape Cod Bay and is one of the most popular and accessible nature walks in Yarmouth, with a seating area at the end overlooking the water. A classic Cape Cod sunset spot. Dogs are not permitted on the boardwalk.

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Callery-Darling Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Yarmouth Conservation Division

A diverse coastal conservation area north of Route 6A stretching from Homers Dock Road to the salt marshes west of Center Street. Trails wind through salt and freshwater wetlands, abandoned cranberry bogs now grown into red maple swamps, historic saltwater bogs with original dikes, and pine-oak forest. Excellent birding. The signature Bass Hole Boardwalk is reached from the Gray's Beach end. Leashed dogs welcome on trails year-round (not on the boardwalk).

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Dennis Pond Conservation Area

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Sandy Pond Conservation Area

Natural trail · Town of Yarmouth Conservation Division

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