Last updated: December 23, 2020
Thing to Do
Hike the Beech Forest Trail
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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.
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.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Length: 1 mile loop, (pond loop 0.75 mile, extension loop 0.25 mile), one hour.
Location: 36 Race Point Road. Turn right off Route 6 at traffic light onto Race Point Road. Proceed approximately 0.5 mile to the Beech Forest parking area on left.
Features: 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.
Conditions: Easy; extension loop has steep log steps; some soft sand; picnic area and seasonal restrooms at trailhead; Province Lands bicycle trail can be accessed from parking area.
Location: 36 Race Point Road. Turn right off Route 6 at traffic light onto Race Point Road. Proceed approximately 0.5 mile to the Beech Forest parking area on left.
Features: 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.
Conditions: Easy; extension loop has steep log steps; some soft sand; picnic area and seasonal restrooms at trailhead; Province Lands bicycle trail can be accessed from parking area.
Pets Allowed
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.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Beech Forest Parking Area
36 Race Point Road. Turn off Route 6 at traffic light onto Race Point Road. Proceed approximately 0.5 mile to the Beech Forest parking area on left.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
The seashore is open 6:00 AM to midnight, daily.
Accessibility Information
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.