At the Western end of the Cape Cod Canal, the
trail can start at the railroad bridge in Buzzards
Bay. The elevating center span bridge was the
longest in the country when built. There is ample
free parking near the base of the bridge on the
mainland side. Trains still cross this bridge, one
a sightseeing and dinner train makes several
daily trips in the summer season
The canal trail on the west end starts at Buzzards
Bay beneath the bridge . Two parking lots are
near the bridge, one on the Buzzards Bay side
and another across the canal. Access the lot on
the south side of the canal at the railroad bridge
from Bell Road in Bourne. Lack of signs makes
this one hard to find but it is just below the
bridge.
trail can start at the railroad bridge in Buzzards
Bay. The elevating center span bridge was the
longest in the country when built. There is ample
free parking near the base of the bridge on the
mainland side. Trains still cross this bridge, one
a sightseeing and dinner train makes several
daily trips in the summer season
The canal trail on the west end starts at Buzzards
Bay beneath the bridge . Two parking lots are
near the bridge, one on the Buzzards Bay side
and another across the canal. Access the lot on
the south side of the canal at the railroad bridge
from Bell Road in Bourne. Lack of signs makes
this one hard to find but it is just below the
bridge.
Free parking at both sides of the canal
give good access to nearly 14 miles of
paved bike trails along the Cape Cod
Canal
give good access to nearly 14 miles of
paved bike trails along the Cape Cod
Canal
Parking Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail West End
Free Parking for Cape Cod Canal Bike Trails
Parking for the Cape Cod Canal Bicycle Trail on the Western
End of the Canal
On the north side,(mainland side of the Cape Cod Canal) free
parking at the Railroad bridge . On the south side, the free
parking lot near the base of the railroad bridge off Bell Road.
End of the Canal
On the north side,(mainland side of the Cape Cod Canal) 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 Western End on
the Buzzards Bay side, large lot
for RV parking
the Buzzards Bay side, large lot
for RV parking
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.
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.
A large free parking lot on
the north side (mainland
side) of the west end, near
the railroad bridge is the
best bet for RV parking
the north side (mainland
side) of the west end, 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
north side of the canal. Bourne Scenic Park
Shawme Crowell State Forest, site 4c
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
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. (mainland 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
(mainland side) near the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay, At the
East end Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center on the south side of the
canal at the overflow parking lot.
( parking beside Joes Lobster Mart near the marina)
Cape Cod Canal and 7.1 miles on the North side. (mainland 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
(mainland side) near the railroad bridge in Buzzards Bay, At the
East end Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center on the south side of the
canal at the overflow parking lot.
( parking beside Joes Lobster Mart near the marina)
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.
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
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
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.
There is a small Free Parking lot below the
Sagamore Bridge on the Mainland side.
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.
There is a small Free Parking lot below the
Sagamore Bridge on the Mainland side.
Cape Cod Biking
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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
Cape 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.
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
Cape 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.
On Cape Cod or within a day's drive from Cape Cod
Parking is available
at the mid point of the
canal at two locations.
On the north side of
the canal, the
mainland side, there
is a lot beside route 6
and the small Cape
Cod Canal Museum
near the Herring Run.
On the Cape Cod
side (south side) of
the canal there is a
large lot below the
Bourne Bridge
at the mid point of the
canal at two locations.
On the north side of
the canal, the
mainland side, there
is a lot beside route 6
and the small Cape
Cod Canal Museum
near the Herring Run.
On the Cape Cod
side (south side) of
the canal there is a
large lot below the
Bourne Bridge
Parking also available at the fish pier on the mainland side
east end of the Cape Cod Canal in the scusset Beach State
Reservation. Fee $10 Mid April to Mid October after 8 AM
east end of the Cape Cod Canal in the scusset Beach State
Reservation. Fee $10 Mid April to Mid October after 8 AM
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