A white boardwalk winds through a swampy forest
30-60 Minutes

Hike the Red Maple Swamp

Cape Cod National Seashore

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Red Maple Swamp, 0.8-mile round trip boardwalk trail.

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Red Maple Swamp, 0.8-mile round trip boardwalk trail. Boardwalk sections of the trail meander through the heart of the Red Maple Swamp, with an option to connect back to the Fort Hill trail on either end. This setting is the most colorful in the fall. The trail is rated as easy. It follows a boardwalk the entire way. Seasonal restrooms are located at the trail entrance near Hemenway Landing. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.

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HikingBirdsClimate ChangeForests and WoodlandsMaritimeNative American HeritageRiver and RiparianScenic ViewsTrailsWetlandsSwampsCape Cod National Seashorewalkingtrailshikingboardwalkswamp

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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 flat as it follows the boardwalk.

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

Hemenway Road, Eastham, MA

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