Fort Hill Trail

NPS/Rasmussen

Length: 1 mile loop, 30-45 minutes
Location: 70 Fort Hill Road. Turn off Route 6 at the brown Fort Hill sign on Governor Prence Road in Eastham. Continue to the parking area on the left, across from the Captain Penniman House. The trail may also be accessed from Hemenway Landing, just north of Fort Hill on Route 6.
Features: This loop trail crosses open fields, connects with the Red Maple Swamp Trail, and offers spectacular vistas of the Nauset Marsh area. This is also a great location for bird enthusiasts.
Conditions: Easy; solid surface, some log steps on slopes; restrooms at the Hemenway Landing entrance.
Elevation Change: 40 feet