Cape Cod Rail Trail

Ride, walk or run through 6 Cape Cod towns as you follow the Cape Cod Rail Trail. There’s plenty to see along the 22-mile trail and state and national parks to visit as you please.

Sunrise to sunset

Parking at Nickerson State Park:

Free parking for trail users is available at:

• Trailhead at Route 134 in South Dennis
• Headwaters Drive in Harwich
• Route 137 in Brewster
• Orleans Center
• Cape Cod National Seashore at the Salt Pond Visitors Center in Eastham (1/2 mile from the Locust Road intersection with the trail)
• National Seashore at Marconi Area
• Trailhead at LeCount Hollow Road in South Wellfleet

• Bike rentals
• Restrooms
• Scenic viewing area

• Biking
• Cross-country skiing
• Hiking & walking
• Horseback riding
• Inline skating
• Rollerblading
• Running

• Accessible bike paths
  • Available hand-cycles 

• No alcohol
• No littering

Trail etiquette

• Be courteous of other path users.
• Keep right unless passing.
• Stop at all stop signs.
• Trail is open dawn to dusk. If you have appropriate lights, ride at your on risk.
• Give a clear and audible signal before passing and pass only when it's safe to.
• Travel at a reasonable speed.
• Wear protective headgear. This is required by law for children 16 years and younger, but recommended for all.
• Respect private property next to the trail. 
• Carry in, carry out all trash and belongings.