A large glacial boulder surrounded by a trail and shrubs against a blue sky.
30-60 Minutes

Hike the Doane Trail

Cape Cod National Seashore

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Doane Trail, a 0.6-mile loop trail that begins at Doane Rock in Eastham.

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Doane Trail, a 0.6-mile loop trail that begins at Doane Rock in Eastham. This paved, wheelchair-accessible loop trail with interpretive text winds through an emerging pine and oak forest. A picnic area is adjacent to the parking area. The trail is rated as easy. It has solid, paved surface for the duration of the trail. Leashed pets are permitted on this trail.

Tags

HikingBirdsClimate ChangeColonization and SettlementForests and WoodlandsMaritimeMonuments and MemorialsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsTrailsCape Cod National Seashorewalkinghikingwheelchair accessiblepet friendlydog friendly

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Duration

30-60 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dawn, Dusk

Accessibility

The trail is rated as easy. The trail is paved and 6-8 feet wide in most sections. There are seasonal restrooms at the trail head. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.

Pets

Yes — Pets are permitted on the Pilgrim Spring and Doane walking trails in the park. Pets are not permitted on any other park trail. 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

Doane Rock

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