At the Western end of the Cape Cod Canal, the
trail starts at the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay.
The elevating center span bridge was the longest in
the country when built.. Trains still cross this bridge,
one a sightseeing and dinner train makes several
daily trips in the summer season
The canal leads to Buzzards Bay at the west end.
Two parking lots are near the bridge, one on the
Buzzards Bay side and another across the canal
accessed from Bell Road in Bourne. Lack of signs
makes this one hard to find.
trail starts at the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay.
The elevating center span bridge was the longest in
the country when built.. Trains still cross this bridge,
one a sightseeing and dinner train makes several
daily trips in the summer season
The canal leads to Buzzards Bay at the west end.
Two parking lots are near the bridge, one on the
Buzzards Bay side and another across the canal
accessed from Bell Road in Bourne. Lack of signs
makes this one hard to find.
Cape Cod Canal West end offers
Free parking at both sides of the
canal.
Good access to nearly 14 miles of
paved bike trails along the Cape
Cod Canal
Free parking at both sides of the
canal.
Good access to nearly 14 miles of
paved bike trails along the Cape
Cod Canal
Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail West End
Cape Cod Bike Trails
Cape Cod Canal Bicycle Trail on the
Western End of the Canal
On the north side, free parking at the
Railroad bridge. On the south side,
the free parking lot near the base of
the railroad bridge off Bell Road.
Western End of the Canal
On the north side, free parking at the
Railroad bridge. On the south side,
the free parking lot near the base of
the railroad bridge off Bell Road.
Cape Cod Canal Trail
Western End
Western End
Free Parking, Bike Trail Self Guided,
several maps along the way, Bicycling
on Cape Cod Canal Trails that run for
nearly 14 miles the north and south sides
of the Canal make biking safe and fun
several maps along the way, Bicycling
on Cape Cod Canal Trails that run for
nearly 14 miles the north and south sides
of the Canal make biking safe and fun
Seven thousand large boats go through the
Cape Cod Canal each year, a spectacle for
sightseers as tugs and pilot boats go out to
escort the tankers and cargo ships through the
canal.
Cape Cod Canal each year, a spectacle for
sightseers as tugs and pilot boats go out to
escort the tankers and cargo ships through the
canal.
A large free parking lot on the north side of the west end,
near the railroad bridge is the best bet for RV parking
near the railroad bridge is the best bet for RV parking
A large RV park and campground along the north side of
the canal. Bourne Scenic Park
the canal. Bourne Scenic Park
Shawme Crowell State Forest
offers proximity to the Canal bike
and walking trail.
Near the bike trail on south side
of the Cape Cod Canal in
Sandwich, MA
Reservations.877-422-6762.
$14.USD
$12. Residents of MA + a $9.25
transaction fee.
Otherwise register at the gate
Length limit 35 feet
offers proximity to the Canal bike
and walking trail.
Near the bike trail on south side
of the Cape Cod Canal in
Sandwich, MA
Reservations.877-422-6762.
$14.USD
$12. Residents of MA + a $9.25
transaction fee.
Otherwise register at the gate
Length limit 35 feet
The paved bike trail runs for 6.6 miles on the
South side of the Cape Cod Canal and 7.1
miles on the North side.
These paved trails are flat and safe off-road
biking, great for family biking, roller blading,
walking, dog walking, wheel chair or baby
carriage.
Free parking at lots along the way make it
easy for those that want a short trip. Large rig
parking is best at the west end, north side near
the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay or at the
East end visitors center on the south side at
the overflow parking lot. ( parking beside Joes
Lobster Mart near the marina) Paid parking is
available for large rigs at wast end at Scusset
Beach State Park where there is a cold-water
ocean beach at the east end of the bike trail.
South side of the Cape Cod Canal and 7.1
miles on the North side.
These paved trails are flat and safe off-road
biking, great for family biking, roller blading,
walking, dog walking, wheel chair or baby
carriage.
Free parking at lots along the way make it
easy for those that want a short trip. Large rig
parking is best at the west end, north side near
the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay or at the
East end visitors center on the south side at
the overflow parking lot. ( parking beside Joes
Lobster Mart near the marina) Paid parking is
available for large rigs at wast end at Scusset
Beach State Park where there is a cold-water
ocean beach at the east end of the bike trail.
For beginning bikers, note the
wind direction as you start out.
If it is at your back you will feel
like Lance Armstrong on the
way out but coming back will be
another story. Don't go too far
on your first trip.
wind direction as you start out.
If it is at your back you will feel
like Lance Armstrong on the
way out but coming back will be
another story. Don't go too far
on your first trip.
Both the Bourne Bridge on the west end of the canal and the
Sagamore Bridge on the east end have sidewalks on one side
where you can walk your bike over the canal to ride both sides.
Large free lot on the south side beneath the Bourne Bridge
Sagamore Bridge on the east end have sidewalks on one side
where you can walk your bike over the canal to ride both sides.
Large free lot on the south side beneath the Bourne Bridge
The Sagamore Bridge in the distance has a walkway
accessed from the Friendlys Shop/ Park and Ride area
on the north side or from the Christmas Tree Shop on the
south side of the canal.
accessed from the Friendlys Shop/ Park and Ride area
on the north side or from the Christmas Tree Shop on the
south side of the canal.
Getting to Cape Cod: Boston is the nearest large city to Cape Cod.
Air service reaches Boston from other major hubs and cities. Rental cars are available at the airport.
From Boston take Route 93 to Route 3 and after 60 miles, cross the Cape Cod Canal. Continue on
Route 6 for all locations on Cape Cod or go to Route 6A for the slower scenic route through the villages.
Routes 6 and 6A join in Orleans and go to the tip of Cape Cod.
Several small commuter airlines serve Hyannis Airport and Provincetown Airport on Cape Cod from
Boston, Providence, and New Bedford. Cape Air, US Airways Express, and Linear Air (Hanscom Field
Bedford Ma)
Bus service is available from Boston and from Logan Airport. Plymouth and Brockton, Logan Direct
serves Hyannis
Bonanza Bus Lines serves Bourne, Falmouth, and the Wood's Hole ferry from Logan Airport
Passenger Boats leave daily from Boston to the tip of Cape Cod (May -September) at Provincetown.
Bicycles can go aboard.
A fast cat boat and a slower conventional passenger boat make trips from Boston. Bicycles permitted
A passenger boat makes a daily run from Plymouth, MA to Provincetown.
Air service reaches Boston from other major hubs and cities. Rental cars are available at the airport.
From Boston take Route 93 to Route 3 and after 60 miles, cross the Cape Cod Canal. Continue on
Route 6 for all locations on Cape Cod or go to Route 6A for the slower scenic route through the villages.
Routes 6 and 6A join in Orleans and go to the tip of Cape Cod.
Several small commuter airlines serve Hyannis Airport and Provincetown Airport on Cape Cod from
Boston, Providence, and New Bedford. Cape Air, US Airways Express, and Linear Air (Hanscom Field
Bedford Ma)
Bus service is available from Boston and from Logan Airport. Plymouth and Brockton, Logan Direct
serves Hyannis
Bonanza Bus Lines serves Bourne, Falmouth, and the Wood's Hole ferry from Logan Airport
Passenger Boats leave daily from Boston to the tip of Cape Cod (May -September) at Provincetown.
Bicycles can go aboard.
A fast cat boat and a slower conventional passenger boat make trips from Boston. Bicycles permitted
A passenger boat makes a daily run from Plymouth, MA to Provincetown.
Fifteen large towns and many small
villages make up Cape Cod.
Upper Cape: Along the Cape Cod Canal, the
towns of Bourne and Sandwich define the
northern limit of the upper Cape
Mid Cape includes Barnstable, Yarmouth and
Dennis. The mid Cap is where you will find
Hyannis Airport
Lower Cape includes Brewster, Harwich, and
Chatham.
Outer Cape starts in Orleans and includes
Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.
villages make up Cape Cod.
Upper Cape: Along the Cape Cod Canal, the
towns of Bourne and Sandwich define the
northern limit of the upper Cape
Mid Cape includes Barnstable, Yarmouth and
Dennis. The mid Cap is where you will find
Hyannis Airport
Lower Cape includes Brewster, Harwich, and
Chatham.
Outer Cape starts in Orleans and includes
Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown.
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The Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail on the West End of the Cape
Cod Canal runs on both sides of the Canal and starts at the
railroad bridge on the north side. On the south side of the
canal, the trail starts at a free parking lot below the railroad
bridge.
Cod Canal runs on both sides of the Canal and starts at the
railroad bridge on the north side. On the south side of the
canal, the trail starts at a free parking lot below the railroad
bridge.
Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail West
End on the north side
End on the north side
Cape Cod Canal
Bike Trail West End,
North side
Bike Trail West End,
North side
Cape Cod Canal Bike
Trail West End on the
north side of the canal
Trail West End on the
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