Last updated: December 22, 2020
Thing to Do
Hike the Fort Hill Trail
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Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Fort Hill loop, a one-mile loop trail that winds around the historic Fort Hill site. This loop trail crosses open fields, connects with the Red Maple Swamp Trail, and offers spectacular vistas of the Nauset Marsh area. This is also a great location for bird enthusiasts.
The trail is rated as easy. It has solid surface, some log steps on slopes, and seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
The trail is rated as easy. It has solid surface, some log steps on slopes, and seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Length: 1 mile loop, 1 hour.
Location: 70 Fort Hill Road. Turn off Route 6 at the brown Fort Hill sign on Governor Prence Road in Eastham. Continue to the parking area on the left, across from the Captain Penniman House. The trail may also be accessed from Hemenway Landing, just north of Fort Hill on Route 6.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on Fort Hill Trail.
Features: This loop trail crosses open fields, connects with the Red Maple Swamp Trail, and offers spectacular vistas of the Nauset Marsh area. This is also a great location for bird enthousiasts.
Conditions: Easy; solid surface, some log steps on slopes; seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing.
Location: 70 Fort Hill Road. Turn off Route 6 at the brown Fort Hill sign on Governor Prence Road in Eastham. Continue to the parking area on the left, across from the Captain Penniman House. The trail may also be accessed from Hemenway Landing, just north of Fort Hill on Route 6.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on Fort Hill Trail.
Features: This loop trail crosses open fields, connects with the Red Maple Swamp Trail, and offers spectacular vistas of the Nauset Marsh area. This is also a great location for bird enthousiasts.
Conditions: Easy; solid surface, some log steps on slopes; seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing.
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
Fort Hill upper parking area
Exit off Route 6 onto Governor Prence Road in Eastham. Follow the signs to the upper Fort Hill parking area.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
The seashore is open 6:00 AM to midnight, daily.
Accessibility Information
The trail is easy and relatively flat with a few small slopes and log steps. At one point, you will cross a road to get from one section of trail to the next. Use caution.