10 Cape Cod Hikes off the Beaten Path


TALBOT’S POINT
EAST SANDWICH
Spanning 112 acres, Talbot’s Point Conservation
Lands—donated in 1964 by Dr. Fritz Talbot—
nestles between Route 6A and Old County
Road. The three-mile trail meanders through
the Scorton marsh system, showcasing diverse
wetland foliage. Hikers will pass through
towering stands of mature red pines, oak trees,
white pines, beech trees, tupelo and some of
the state’s oldest pitch pines.
BOUND BROOK ISLAND
WELLFLEET
Hidden within the Cape Cod National
Seashore, secluded Bound Brook Island
boasts a fascinating history, from early
Indigenous inhabitants to European settlers,
many of whom lived off the water. The threemile loop trail winds through this wooded
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area, which is now a peaceful retreat. Along
the way, you’ll encounter the historic AtwoodHiggins House and Baker-Biddle property,
both maintained by the National Park Service.
The modernist Hatch House, designed and
built in the early 1960s as a nod to both
architectural traditions and innovations, can
also be spotted during the hike.
PAMET CRANBERRY BOG TRAIL
TRURO
This hilly four-mile trail system takes hikers
through pine woods and up to the stunning
viewpoint at Bearberry Hill. From here, you
can enjoy sweeping vistas of Ballston Beach
and the surrounding landscape. The trail also
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passes by the Pamet Cranberry Bog House,
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offering a glimpse of the area’s cranberry
farming history. Continue along the beach or
head to additional overlooks with views of the
ocean and surrounding valleys.
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