Fort Hill Trail

Fort Hill overlooking Nauset Marsh.

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Quick Facts

Location:

70 Fort Hill Road, Eastham, MA

Amenities

5 listed

Benches/Seating, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

Length: 1 mile loop, 1 hour.
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.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on Fort Hill Trail.
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 enthousiasts.
Conditions: Easy; solid surface, some log steps on slopes; seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing.