An incomplete long-distance hiking and mountain biking trail intended to traverse the length of Cape Cod from Falmouth to Provincetown. Gaps still exist, and most of the trail is not marked, with the most complete segment crossing the town of Barnstable.
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41.69, -70.41 · rel 11188258
41.69, -70.41 · rel 11188258
The Cape Cod Way
97,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Massachusetts · 41.69°N ·
70.41°W
97,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× summit
3× monument
4× Attraction
3× viewpoint
Cobbs Hill
summit ·
348 m off route
95,6 km
98%
Abraham Blish
monument ·
on the route
97,6 km
100%
The Unitarian Church of Barnstable
monument ·
on the route
97,6 km
100%
Herring Run
Attraction ·
28 m off route
97,6 km
100%
The Green Briar Nature Center
Attraction ·
70 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Discovery Hill
summit ·
78 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Green Briar Jam Kitchen
Attraction ·
84 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Burying Hill
summit ·
121 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Butterflies of Cape Cod
Attraction ·
158 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Walker Point Deck
viewpoint ·
181 m off route
97,6 km
100%
The Lookout
viewpoint ·
192 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Signal Hill
summit ·
223 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Scott Rock
monument ·
229 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Faunces Mountain
summit ·
271 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Mt. Perry
summit ·
283 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Telegraph Hill
summit ·
318 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Mt. Otis
summit ·
326 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Shawme Pond Overlook
viewpoint ·
347 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Riddle Hill
summit ·
349 m off route
97,6 km
100%
Shootflying Hill
summit ·
402 m off route
97,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 ·
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Cape Cod Way is 97.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Cape Cod Way takes approximately 24h 17min to complete.
No, The Cape Cod Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Cape Cod Way starts near coordinates 41.6905, -70.2927.
The Cape Cod Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.