INFORMATION: - About Cape Cod Pathways - Frequently Asked Questions - Stewardship Tips - Related Writings by Pathways Walk Leaders - Travel to and Stay on Cape Cod EVENTS: - Walking Weekend - Cape Walk TRAILS: - Cape Cod Walking Trails Directory - Handicapped-accessible Trails - Nickerson State Park (Brewster, MA) Trails - Barnstable Trail Guides and Maps - Falmouth/300 Committee Trail Maps - Wellfleet Fox Island Conservation Area Trail Map - Yarmouth Walking Trails Booklet

NEW: FALL WALKING WEEKEND: October 9-12, 2009 Download Latest Schedule - Last Updated 10/9/09

STEWARDSHIP GROUPS: On Cape Cod: - Barnstable Land Trust - Cape Cod Bird Club - Cape Cod National Seashore - July/August Monday Morning Fitness Hikes - Cape Cod Museum of Natural History - Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge - Falmouth's 300 Committee - Wellfleet Bay Audubon Sanctuary Elsewhere: - American Hiking Society - American Hiking Society's "National Trails Day" - Appalachian Mountain Club Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter - Hike Safe - Leave No Trace - Ramblers' Association

DIRECTORY OF CAPE COD WALKING TRAILS
(as of December 2008)
The following map indicates public walking trails and public transportation routes on Cape Cod.
Ninety-five public walking trails are displayed on the map, along with descriptions of the trails, pictures,
and links to more information about the individual trails. Of the 95 trails, 34 are within 1.5 miles
of a public transportation route stop on Cape Cod and are labeled with a GREEN walking icon.

MAP KEY:
	GREEN Walking Icon:	Public walking trails that are within 1.5 miles of a public transportation route.
	BROWN Walking Icon:	Public walking trails that are not near a public transportation route.

Link to Additional Map Details

About Cape Cod Pathways The Barnstable County Commissioners and the Cape Cod Commission are working with citizens and organizations from across Cape Cod to create a Capewide network of walking trails. This network is called Cape Cod Pathways. When complete, Cape Cod Pathways will extend from Provincetown to Falmouth and Bourne and provide a connection between the Seashore and the Cape's wooded interior, between the peninsula's historic villages and remaining backcountry. Through the work of many volunteers and civic and environmental leaders, the Pathways east-west trail between Provincetown and the upper Cape is approximately now one-third dedicated. Cape Cod Pathways was initiated in November 1993. Since then the project has garnered widespread support from the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates, Cape Cod National Seashore, town officials, conservation organizations, businesses, and other groups. Trail planning currently under way in Cape Communities will result in newly dedicated trails in the years ahead. The creation of a Capewide trail network is an ambitious undertaking that requires planning, mapping, community organizing, fundraising, special events, publicity, negotiation of land and easements, clearing, and construction work. Volunteers are needed to assist with these and other tasks to help bring the trail network from plan to pathway! Call (508-362-3828) or e-mail the Cape Cod Commission for further information.   Walking Weekend Cape Cod Pathways hosts an annual Walking Weekend every October. This year's event will take place from October 9 through 12, 2009. Download the latest schedule (last updated 10/9/09). Walking Weekend Tips Although parking is available at all walk locations, we encourage carpooling to ensure that there is enough parking for participants. All walks will take place rain or shine, unless noted otherwise in the schedule. In the event of severly inclement weather (for example, nor'easter, hurricane), please assume walks are cancelled. Be aware that deer ticks and poison ivy are found throughout Cape Cod. Dogs are not permitted on any of the walks. Don't forget your cameras, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent, hat, water, and snacks.   Cape Walk     Covered widely in the regional press, Cape Walk has advanced the development of the Cape Cod Pathways network by demonstrating the feasibility of a trail system that will extend from one end of Cape Cod to another. Cape Walk 2008 took place from May 31 to June 8, walking from Provincetown to Bourne. The schedule remains on this Web site to demonstrate a typical set of walks. A day-by-day slide show of Cape Walk 2008 and a map of the 2008 route are available. Mailing List If you would like to be added to the mailing list for any future materials about Cape Walk, please send an e-mail message with YOUR U.S. MAIL ADDRESS to the Cape Cod Commission to the attention of: frontdesk@capecodcommission.org   Travel to and Stay on Cape Cod Spend some time walking on Cape Cod! For travel information, check out the Cape Cod Commission's transportation Web site, www.gocapecod.org. For information on accommodations: Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce - 1-508-862-0700. DestINNations (inns) - 1-800-333-4667 Bed & Breakfast Cape Cod - 1-508-775-2772

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