Cape Cod Hiking

Buttonbush Trail.

The Buttonbush Trail at Salt Pond Visitor's Center is a short trail designed for the visually handicapped with a rope guide and interpretive text panels in braille and large lettering.

Fort Hill Trail.

Fort Hill Trail runs through the Rural Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers spectacular views of Nauset Marsh, the Nauset Spit and the Atlantic Ocean.

Nauset Marsh Trail.

Nauset Marsh Trail is a half-mile loop that skirts Salt Pond and Nauset Marsh and returns through transitional forest and fields. The area is well suited for studies of salt marsh ecosystems and upland succession. It also offers excellent bird watching opportunities.

Eastham Hiking Trails.

Many lesser known hiking trails throughout the town offer a rich variety of habitats including the intriguing seasonal herring run from Bridge Pond, the wildflower meadows, fresh-water ponds and an abundance of bird watching opportunities. More information is available at the National Seashore's Salt Pond Visitor's Center or the Eastham Information Center.