Last updated: December 22, 2020
Thing to Do
Hike the Buttonbush Trail
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Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Buttonbrush trail, a 0.3-mile loop trail that begins at the Salt Pond Visitor Center. This accesible loop trail includes interactive features great for kids, and involves all the senses as it winds through forest, crosses over the Buttonbush Pond on a boardwalk bridge, and traverses formerly cultivated areas.
The trail is rated as easy. It has solid surface, some sections of boardwalk, and a rope along the length of the trail to guide blind visitors. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
The trail is rated as easy. It has solid surface, some sections of boardwalk, and a rope along the length of the trail to guide blind visitors. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
Details
Duration
10-20 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Length: 0.3 mile loop, 15 minutes.
Location: Adjacent to the Salt Pond Visitor Center amphitheater, 50 Nauset Road, off Route 6.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on Buttonsush Trail.
Features: This loop trail includes interactive features great for kids, and involves all the senses as it winds through forest, crosses over the Buttonbush Pond on a boardwalk bridge, and traverses formerly
cultivated areas.
Conditions: Easy; some log steps on the second half of the trail; moderate grade; restrooms at visitor center.
Location: Adjacent to the Salt Pond Visitor Center amphitheater, 50 Nauset Road, off Route 6.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on Buttonsush Trail.
Features: This loop trail includes interactive features great for kids, and involves all the senses as it winds through forest, crosses over the Buttonbush Pond on a boardwalk bridge, and traverses formerly
cultivated areas.
Conditions: Easy; some log steps on the second half of the trail; moderate grade; restrooms at visitor center.
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
Behind the Salt Pond Visitor Center
Park in the Salt Pond Visitor Center parking lot and walk to amphitheater. Buttonbush trail entrance is to the left of the amphitheater.
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 easy. There are some log steps on the second half of the trail with a slight slope. There are restrooms at visitor center. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.