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Nauset Marsh – Coast Guard Beach loop from Orleans

Nauset Marsh – Coast Guard Beach loop from Orleans

Easy

4.6

(6212)

16,049

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Nauset Marsh – Coast Guard Beach loop from Orleans

00:59

23.0km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Cape Cod Rail Trail (East Coast Greenway: Cape Cod Route)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This bike lane that passes through Orleans is located between Cedar Pond and Wind Mill Park and passes downtown.

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2.28 km

Cedar Pond

Highlight • Lake

The East Coast Greenway meets the road here at Cedar Pond so it's a good place to join the bike path if you're in Orleans.

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2.78 km

Cape Cod Rail Trail (Orleans to Eastham)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the popular, multi-use Cape Cod Rail Trail runs from downtown Orleans to Eastham. This is a general flat, easy section of riding, but it can get very, very busy in the summer so be prepared to share the trail with others.

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9.44 km

Nauset Bicycle Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Nauset Bicycle Trail is a 1.6-mile paved trail from the Salt Pond Visitor Center to Coast Guard Beach through dunes and forest.

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11.0 km

Nauset Marsh

Highlight • Lake

Nauset Marsh is a breathtaking coastal lagoon within Cape Cod National Seashore. Its serene waters and salt marshes offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, making it a haven for bird watching and nature enthusiasts. The Nauset Bike Trail crosses the marsh on a wooden foot bridge.

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11.5 km

Coast Guard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Coast Guard Beach is a coastal Massachusetts jewel, with soft sand, blue waters, and plenty of space to enjoy the most beloved beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore.

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14.5 km

Salt Pond Visitor Center, Cape Cod National Seashore

Highlight • Rest Area

Cape Cod National Seashore's Salt Pond Visitor Center serves as a gateway to the park's natural beauty. Here you can learn about the area's ecosystems, history, and recreational opportunities.

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16.3 km

Windmill Green (Eastham)

Highlight • Monument

The Eastham Windmill is thought to be the oldest as well as last working gristmill on Cape Cod. Located just a short distance from the recently-renovated town library, this historic gristmill sits on the town green and is a major tourist attraction. The windmill is on the National Register of Historic Places and provides visitors with a glimpse into the Cape's past.

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

4.43 km

2.19 km

374 m

359 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

973 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 7 June

28°C

16°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Nauset Marsh – Coast Guard Beach loop from Orleans

Cape Cod Rail Trail (East Coast Greenway: Cape Cod Route)

Cedar Pond

Cape Cod Rail Trail (Orleans to Eastham)

Nauset Bicycle Trail

Nauset Marsh

Coast Guard Beach

Salt Pond Visitor Center, Cape Cod National Seashore

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