Last updated: April 15, 2026
Thing to Do
Hike the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
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Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, a 1.2-mile loop trail in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. The trail descends through a stunted oak and pine forest into a mature woodland, leads to a boardwalk that winds through the picturesque Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, and returns via the historic “Wireless Road” (a sand road) to the starting location.
The trail is rated as moderate. It has solid surface for the duration of the trail with some slopes and hills. There is a boardwalk through the swamp for about 0.6 miles. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
The trail is rated as moderate. It has solid surface for the duration of the trail with some slopes and hills. There is a boardwalk through the swamp for about 0.6 miles. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Length: 1.2 mile loop, one hour
Location: 195 Marconi Station Road. At the stop light, turn east off Route 6 into the Marconi Station Area, South Wellfleet. Follow brown signs to the Marconi Site and White Cedar Swamp.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail.
Features: This trail descends through a stunted oak and pine forest into a mature woodland, leads to a boardwalk that winds through the picturesque Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, and returns via the historic “Wireless Road” (a sand road) to the starting location.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; some steep stairs; return route is 0.5 mile in soft sand; swamp portion of this trail is boardwalk
Restrooms: Seasonal
Location: 195 Marconi Station Road. At the stop light, turn east off Route 6 into the Marconi Station Area, South Wellfleet. Follow brown signs to the Marconi Site and White Cedar Swamp.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail.
Features: This trail descends through a stunted oak and pine forest into a mature woodland, leads to a boardwalk that winds through the picturesque Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, and returns via the historic “Wireless Road” (a sand road) to the starting location.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; some steep stairs; return route is 0.5 mile in soft sand; swamp portion of this trail is boardwalk
Restrooms: Seasonal
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed on any of the Seashore's walking trails. Pets are allowed seasonally on bike paths, seasonally on beaches, and year round on fire roads. Please call 508-255-3421 for more information.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Marconi Site Parking Area
Turn right off of Route 6 in Wellfleet and follow signs for the Marconi Station Site. When you reach the parking area, visitors will find the entrance to the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp next to the seasonal restrooms.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
The seashore is open 6:00 AM to midnight, daily.
Accessibility Information
The trail is rated as moderate. The trail surface is solid with some slopes and hills, in addition to a boardwalk through the swamp. Some sections of the trail may have mud depending on weather conditions. There are seasonal restrooms at the trail head. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.
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