Last updated: December 23, 2020
Thing to Do
Hike the Pamet Area Trails
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Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Pamet Area Trails, a 0.6-mile out and back trail with several spurs in Truro, Massachusetts. Bearberry Hill overlooks offer spectacular views of the Pamet landscape, with views of the Atlantic and the glacial terrain of the Pamet River valley, and a former boghouse from the era of commercial cranberry harvesting. Outdoor exhibits and a folder keyed to trail markers describe the area.
The trail is rated as moderate. The trail is a solid surface. There are log steps and steep grade to the Bearberry Hill overlook. No restrooms.
The trail is rated as moderate. The trail is a solid surface. There are log steps and steep grade to the Bearberry Hill overlook. No restrooms.
Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Depending on the route you take, duration can vary. The out and back to Bearberry Hill is approximately 1.2 miles total. There are out and back spurs to the cranberry bog that can add up to 1 mile each way.
Activity
Hiking
Length: 0.6 miles each way, plus extensions, 45 minutes. Adjacent fire roads offer additional miles of walking opportunities.
Location: 111 North Pamet Road. Take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1.5 miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Trail begins at the parking area adjacent to the Environmental Education Center (a hostel in summer).
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Pamet Area Trails.
Features: The Bearberry Hill overlooks offer spectacular views of the Pamet landscape, with views of the Atlantic and the glacial terrain of the Pamet River valley, and a former boghouse from the era of commercial cranberry harvesting. Outdoor exhibits and a folder keyed to trail markers describe the area.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; log steps; steep grade to overlook. No restrooms.
Location: 111 North Pamet Road. Take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1.5 miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Trail begins at the parking area adjacent to the Environmental Education Center (a hostel in summer).
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Pamet Area Trails.
Features: The Bearberry Hill overlooks offer spectacular views of the Pamet landscape, with views of the Atlantic and the glacial terrain of the Pamet River valley, and a former boghouse from the era of commercial cranberry harvesting. Outdoor exhibits and a folder keyed to trail markers describe the area.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; log steps; steep grade to overlook. No restrooms.
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
North Pamet Road
111 North Pamet Road. Take Truro Center/Pamet Roads exit off Route 6 in Truro. Proceed 1.5 miles on North Pamet Road to the end. Trail begins at the parking area adjacent to the Environmental Education Center (a hostel in summer).
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. Some sections of the trail may have mud depending on weather conditions. Contact the visitor center with any accessiblity questions, 508-255-3421.