Cape Cod National Seashore GPS tour

Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Cape Cod National Seashore allows the opportunity to witness spectacular ocean views, explore dozens of hiking and biking trails, and experience the history and beauty that defines Cape Cod. Download the GPS route to your Garmin, TomTom, or other devices by using the links below. Please keep in mind that there are some discrepancies between GPS brand units, and even some coordinates differ slightly. This tour should get you in the approximate areas of the sites.

At the picturesque Fort Hill in Eastham, you’ll find the Fort Hill Trail and the Red Maple Swamp Trail, a 2-mile series of paths through open fields and woods along Nauset Marsh.

At the Salt Pond Visitors Center, visitors can explore the Nauset Marsh whether by just viewing it from the deck or by following the 1½-mile trail that loops past Salt Pond.

The center includes a museum featuring many of the natural and cultural aspects of Cape Cod.

Nauset Marsh stretches to Coast Guard Beach behind the former Coast Guard station.

Annually ranked one of America’s Top 10 beaches, Coast Guard beach is what author Henry David Thoreau once called “The Great Beach.’’ Legend says that this is the first beach seen by the Pilgrims from the Mayflower in 1620.

One mile north of Coast Guard Beach on Ocean Drive, you’ll find the defining Cape image of the Nauset Light and Nauset Beach.

Nauset Beach is a spectacular glacial beach accessed by a steep staircase.

The height of the land at Marconi Beach offers stunning views of the Atlantic here from atop the cliffs.

Wellfleet includes one trail end of the 22-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail, which runs to Dennis along a former railroad track. The paved surface and relative ease of the trail make it an attractive biking option for all levels.

If you have a bike with you, another nice area to utilize it in Wellfleet is along the stretch of Ocean Drive, which includes beaches Le Count Hollow, White Crest Beach, Cahoon Hollow, and Newcomb Hollow.

The ride along Ocean Drive provides some opportune views of the Atlantic, and the classic images of dunes on the Cape.

At Cahoon Hollow, you’ll also find the Beachcomber, a popular restaurant and bar located directly on the beach.

The Atwood-Higgins House – built in 1730 – is widely believed to be the oldest house on the Lower Cape.

At the Highlands, you’ll find some of the most iconic images of Cape Cod, including Highland Light and Highland Links, the Cape’s oldest golf course.

Truro Vineyards offers free tours and tastings daily.

The bluffs of High Head can be seen from an overlook at Pilgrim Heights.

The observation desk at the Province Lands Visitor Center includes a sweeping view of Race Point Beach.

Race Point Beach offers an especially expansive view, set at the northern end of the Cape. Sunrises in particular can be quite breathtaking here.

Race Point Light seen in the distance. The light is accessible via a 45-minute walk from Race Point Beach.

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