Overview
More bike racks await at the end of the Nauset Bicycle Trail than anywhere else along the Cape Cod National Seashore, so take advantage of this short path to the beach. The paved trail begins just off Route 6 at the Salt Pond Visitors Center, which has a free parking lot and toilets. Over the next 1.6 miles, several hiking trails crisscross the ribbon of asphalt, including one that is paved to be wheelchair accessible, so watch the speed down hills.
Features
A magnificent view of Nauset Marsh and Nauset Bay awaits at a wooden bridge. Stop and enjoy the view. See the herons? Try not to spook the walkers ignoring the footprints painted off to the side of the pavement by the bridge.Expect a steep climb up to the bluff atop Coast Guard Beach. The bike racks are just across the pavement.