About
Length1.2 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Typical time45 min
TrailheadAtlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
ParkingTurn right off of Route 6 in Wellfleet and follow signs for the Marconi Station Site. When you reach the parking area, visitors will find the entrance to the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp next to the seasonal restrooms.
SurfaceBoardwalk
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe trail is rated as moderate. The trail surface is solid with some slopes and hills, in addition to a boardwalk through the swamp. Some sections of the trail may have mud depending on weather conditions. There are seasonal restrooms at the trail head. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🏛️ Historic site

Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, a 1.2-mile loop trail in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The trail descends through a stunted oak and pine forest into a mature woodland, leads to a boardwalk that winds through the picturesque Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, and returns via the historic "Wireless Road" (a sand road) to the starting location. The trail is rated as moderate. It hassolid surface for the duration of the trail with some slopes and hills. There is a boardwalk through the swamp for about 0.6 miles. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.

Tips
The seashore is open 6:00 AM to midnight, daily. 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.
Location

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail

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