It was a great hike, but believe the reviews about the trail markers! We downloaded All trails map…read moreand still got turned around a few times. No cell service , so download map.

This trail is fantastic. While the terrain is a little challenging because of sand, it is mostly…read moreflat. The variety of sand, dunes, water and panoramic views are beautiful. Lots of little crabs along the way, and birds flying overhead. The parking lot is very convenient. We arrived at 10 am and only 3 cars were in the lot. Y the time we got back at 2 pm the lot was full so plan accordingly. Bring water and snacks and a camera!

This is one of my favorite places on the cape. I've gone there at least once a summer for almost 30…read moreyears, and sent my kids there for nature camp when they were young. It's always different, depending on time of year, time of day, weather, etc. Today I went on a guided bird walk with Chiara and learned a few new things about birds I didn't know. Always more to learn and see!

Situated along the edge of Wellfleet Harbor, sits 97 acres and 5 miles of extensively groomed…read moretrails of breathtaking and raw beauty. Cape Cod is one of the most visited areas in the country and once you visit you will understand why. You can expect tranquility and phenomenal views of a pristine barrier beach and vibrant salt marshes. The sounds of the reeds blowing in the wind is nothing less than paradise and the pine woodlands are a birders delight. They also have an award-winning, economically friendly nature center with wildlife views, aquariums and educational exhibits. The sanctuary offers many programs for all ages based on research and conservation projects focusing on ecologically threatened birds, horseshoe crabs, and sea turtles. When you visit Memorial Day through Labor Day, the trails are open from 8am-dusk. Early October to late May- they're closed on Mondays, but Tues-Saturday you can visit 8:30am-5:00pm. For non-Audubon members it is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for the little ones (ages 2-12). EBT participants are free for up to 4 people when you show your card. This is such a wonderful experience and an educational goldmine for any age! Go. Just go... and that folks is all she wrote.

I did not camp here, but I did visit for a day trip. When in doubt, walk or bike the CCRT (Cape Cod…read moreRail Trail) from wherever you are staying on the cape and bike into Nickerson State Park for beautiful views, hikes, bird songs, and more! Nickerson State Park was not on my radar until recently and now that I've visited, I think this would be a beautiful place to camp with friends. The stamp at the entrance made my heart happy!

This was very nice 8.00 to park all day and boy you could get lost in this place. But it was very…read morenice well kept grounds people were very nice ponds and little beach areas cute.

We visited Coast Guard Beach on a Sunday, for the morning and early afternoon. We parked at 8:50am,…read morethe trolley was there waiting but we decided to walk the 1 mile path to the beach. It was a nice walk, altho for the 1st half it was wooded and the ground a bit dirty so i should have worn sneakers vs flip flops. The later part is paved and a boardwalk which was pretty. We took the trolley back and it was fast and easy. There are bathrooms at the main parking area as well as at the closest beach parking (resident only). Bathroom was clean and was being cleaned while we were there. The beach is huge especially at low tide. The surf was rough with endless seals swimming by and a shark flag waving. Water a bit cold. We walked 1 mile south during low tide and enjoyed all the tide pools and different shapes created in the sand by the water. We also walked a half mile north and it is very quiet except for the spot next to the entrance. Peaceful and reminded us of being on an island as it was so quiet with not many people around, and unique scenery. Bring your own everything as there is no snack shack.

This is a beautiful beach! Nice soft white sand, dunes without having to hike down a huge hill as…read moreyou do on many other beaches. There is a mobimat that leads to the beach. There are some nice walkways to lookouts over the ocean and the marsh, and also a bike path that leads to Nauset. It can be a bit buggy on those walkways due to the marsh just fyi. There's tons of accessible parking. In fact it's only accessible and resident parking available at the lot right by the beach. My only complaint is that while there's lots of accessible parking, the lot is pretty far away from the entrance to the beach. As someone who can walk, but not for longer distances without a break, it's a bit frustrating. I wish there was at least a drop off point, but there's only a sign that reads "no drop offs at anytime. I've read they have beach wheelchairs in season, but there were none available at the time I was there.

This hidden gem has 2-3 miles of wooded trails for trailing running, dog walking, and light hiking…read more While the paved rail trail and the small beaches along the way are fun to explore, it's the wooded trails that are a win for me when I want a shaded run that's easy on the knees. Trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. Parking is available from the Main St Rail Trail Lot. For the wooded trail, you can either access it from the smaller secondary lot or take the main Rail Trail about a quarter mile down towards the river until you start seeing small paths on your left. There is a dirt service road with power lines running parallel to the rail trail that you will cross over. These power lines will also help navigate you back if you get turned around. I had to knock of a star because the trails are not marked so you can get turned around. Luckily the loops are short so you can't get too lost but don't be surprised if you end up in someone's driveway or come across a dirt road you weren't expecting. There are a few spots along the loops that have benches if you want to take a break and enjoy the views.

Great place to walk the dog. Beautiful views of the river and marshes along the way. However,…read moretrails are not well-marked so you're never sure exactly where you are (as a newbie). Clear trail markers would be very helpful. Though there were several dogs off-leash, most were controlled by their owners. Definitely worth a visit!

Great views! I would definitely visit there again! I go to…read moreCape Cod every year but this was first visit to Monomoy.

Cape Cod is a special place with a huge amount of natural diversity. The "Elbow" of the Cape is…read moreone of my favorites. This was actually my first visit to the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. It was a short weekend and a beautiful Saturday in February, while the majority of New England was getting drenched. Sunday, the Cape was in line for that drench; and it did! So we knew Saturday had to be our outdoor day. I located the Monomoy Trail on my "AllTrails" app. The head of the trail can ONLY be accessed on the down sides of a HighTide. So checked my other app "Tides Planner" and we were in luck. The high tide was supposed to peak around 14:00. It was 12:00 and we took a sidewalk hike around Chatham until 14:30. Grab the car, drove over to the trail head. Along the way we checked out Chatham Light House and took a long look at the seals sunning on the sand bars below. Once at the trail head, NOAA has a really cool meteorology facility (nerdy I know, but read the information board - science). By this time it was 15:00 or so. The water was pulling back from the stone embankment revealing the sand trail. Over land isn't possible due to private properties. The looping trail was clear marked and about 1.3 miles. About a third of a mile down the beach the trail loop splits, over beach or to a moderate upland wooded section. We chose the wooded for a change. Along the way are more information boards and numbered posts for a self-guided tour. Eventually, we looped around back to the sand banks and dropping tide. Simply beautiful every step of the way in 360 degrees. If you visit, pay attention to posted signs to be on the lookout for horseshoe crabs (alive or expired) with an ID Tag which can be reported to the Maryland Fisheries Department (yes, another nerdy science thing).

A nice picnic area within the National Seashore, on the road to Coast Guard Beach…read more Located behind the restrooms is the infamous Doane Rock - a glacial "pebble " deposited by the receding ice age glaciers. It's about 45' long and 35' Tall, though half the height is buried under ground. It's a nice rock to climb and play King of the Mountain. It's easily accessible from the Nauset bike trail. There is also a handicapped accessible loop trail around the boulder and the picnic area.

1 mile of bliss filled winding trails, platform walkways through the marsh and towering Cedars…read more Pure heaven. I cannot wait to return tomorrow. This is my go to place to unwind and be mindful. Plenty of parking. Trails can be narrow so bring a mask in respect to others. I forgot mine so pulled up my turtleneck.

I came across this trail while planning our trip to Cape Cod. I liked it because it had some sand…read moredunes (cool) and I thought it would be cool to see the dune shacks. Unfortunately, I had no idea how high the dunes were! If you've never climbed a sand dune before, let me tell you - it's not easy! It's exhausting as for every step, your foot sinks down at least half way back from where it started. The sand starts fairly soon after the trail begins and you're soon trekking uphill in sand. We made it up to the top of the first dune and 2 of the 3 of us were beat. I took great lengths to stay as high in elevation as possible in making my way to the second dune, where I saw the ocean and maybe two dune shacks in the distance - at least half a mile or a mile away. I couldnt imagine walking that far in the sand. Overall, the trail was nice and it gave some nice views, but be prepared and know going in that its not going to be easy.

Stunning place to visit no matter what season. Just a tip: do not wear flip flops especially in the…read moresummer. You'll burn your feet on the sand.

A family tradition that always carries on is always stopping here. There's a lot of history to…read moreUncle Tim's Bridge dating back to the 20th century. The bridge crosses a creek that connects with the Cape Cod Bay, which corresponds with the tide. Speaking of tides, if it is low, you will smell the dirt. It's not that bad when you get use to it, but be aware. If you're better off coming if the tide is high, that is your choice. The view from there is great, overseeing Wellfleet and the Island. Parking can be found from 300 ft. down from the bridge. There is no sidewalk that connects to the lot, so please be careful. Once that's done, enjoy the stay!

This is a cute spot for a quick walk like if you just want to stretch your legs. We visited here…read moretoday (1/3) and found it to be surprisingly busy with a number of folks out walking or walking dogs. Lots of incredibly huge seagulls. You can cross the bridge into the park (Hamblen) and walk more although today we couldn't get very far as there were massive puddles due to recent rainfall. Very quick spot to visit just for the bridge but well worth a look see if you're in town.