The Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail of 1.2 miles starts at the Marconi Station Site in Wellfleet, descends inland through a landscape in which the trees gradually grow taller as the effects of the sea lessen. The trail ends at a white cedar swamp in a glacial kettle, and returns to the parking area on the Old Wireless Road.
For information on other trails, see [pages 100-105]. While hiking on the Cape, be on the watch for ticks (see Lyme disease precautions on [page 108]).
Horseback Riding
Because of the fragility of the plants and soil, horseback riding is restricted to three bridle paths located in the Provincetown area and on designated dirt roads. Horses are not permitted on nature trails.
The Sunset Trail starts near Race Point Road and leads through dunes to the ocean. The West Trail starts at the same point but passes through shady pitch pine and black oak forests and by freshwater ponds and cranberry bogs. The Herring Cove Trail traverses a narrow barrier beach along Cape Cod Bay.
Allow 2 hours for a round trip on each of the bridle paths. Ask for more information about these trails at the visitor centers.
Birdwatching
Black duck
Clapper rail Belted kingfisher