Entrance to the beech forest trail. Boardwalk enters the forest. Brown entrance sign.
30-60 Minutes

Hike the Beech Forest Trail

Cape Cod National Seashore

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Beech Forest Trail, a 1-mile loop trail in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Beech Forest Trail, a 1-mile loop trail in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Journey into the heart of a picturesque beech forest, and enjoy great bird watching opportunities, especially in spring and fall. It skirts the shallow Beech Forest Pond. This trail is rated as easy. The extension loop has steep log steps. There is some soft sand, some sections of boardwalk, and seasonal restrooms at trailhead. The Province Lands bicycle trail can be accessed from parking area. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.

Tags

HikingBirdsTortoises and TurtlesClimate ChangeForests and WoodlandsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsTrailsCape Cod National Seashoretrailswalkinghikingbirdwatchingbirding

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Duration

30-60 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

This trail is rated as easy. The extension loop has steep log steps. There is some soft sand, some sections of boardwalk, and seasonal restrooms at trailhead. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.

Pets

No — Pets are not allowed on any of the Seashore's walking trails. Pets are allowed seasonally on bike paths, seasonally on beaches, and year round on fire roads. Please call 508-255-3421 for more information.

Reservations

No

Location

Beech Forest Parking Area

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