Last updated: December 22, 2020
Thing to Do
Hike the Red Maple Swamp
NPS Photo
Find your trail to explore at Cape Cod National Seashore! One of eleven trails in the park is the Red Maple Swamp, 0.8-mile round trip boardwalk trail. Boardwalk sections of the trail meander through the heart of the Red Maple Swamp, with an option to connect back to the Fort Hill trail on either end. This setting is the most colorful in the fall.
The trail is rated as easy. It follows a boardwalk the entire way. Seasonal restrooms are located at the trail entrance near Hemenway Landing. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
The trail is rated as easy. It follows a boardwalk the entire way. Seasonal restrooms are located at the trail entrance near Hemenway Landing. Pets are not allowed on any of the hiking trails in the park.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Length: 0.8 mile round trip, 30 minutes.
Location: Enter this trail from the Fort Hill Trail.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Red Maple Swamp Trail.
Features: Boardwalk sections of theis trail meander through the heart of the Red Maple Swamp. This setting is the most colorful in the fall.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing.
Location: Enter this trail from the Fort Hill Trail.
Pets: Pets are not allowed on the Red Maple Swamp Trail.
Features: Boardwalk sections of theis trail meander through the heart of the Red Maple Swamp. This setting is the most colorful in the fall.
Conditions: Moderate difficulty; seasonal restrooms near Hemenway Landing.
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
Hemenway Road, Eastham, MA
Turn onto Hemenway Road off Route 6. Follow the road and park in the parking lot. The trail can be accessed adjacent to the parking area near the 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 easy. The trail is flat as it follows the boardwalk.