Biking in the Dunes

The Cape Cod National Seashore Park contains some excellent bike trails that were built in the 1960's as part of recreational plan of President Kennedy. The National Park Service maintains this beautiful preserve. Plan to spend a half day minimum and probably a full day if you enjoy nature and biking to use these bike trails. We rented our bikes in town and started on the bike trail at Herring Cove Beach. While we were very happy to see the Hill signs at the top of the hills, our smiles turned to frowns as we got into low gears and started our ascents up the hills.



We did take several breaks on our biking through the dunes. Some out of sheer necessity and others to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the park.



While there is road for automobiles that cuts through the preserve, we didn't see or hear many cars on our trek that day. We did take the Provincetown Trolley tour of the city the day before, which goes through the park, so we had some idea to the size of it and it's beauty. But there is nothing like experiencing it on bikes.


The bike trail will take you to the Province Lands Visitor Center. The center has a viewing deck, a small museum and film room, rangers to answer your questions, and a fountain of ice cold water to fill up those water bottles!


We loved riding our bikes so much in Provincetown, we decided to rent them again for another half day rental. Our second day rental was primarily in the town, but we couldn't resist trying another part of the trail we missed on our tour through the National Park the first time.