Fort Hill Trail Eastham
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Massachusetts · barnstable County

Fort Hill Trail Eastham

Short scenic loop through marsh and hilltop overlooks.

Rating
Length
2.0 mi
Difficulty
2
County
barnstable

About This Trail

A scenic 1-mile loop through open fields and historic Fort Hill with outstanding views over Nauset Marsh and the outer beach. One of Cape Cod’s best birdwatching spots, hosting yellow warblers, Baltimore orioles, and great egrets in the surrounding salt marsh habitat.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.8189404, -69.9646674

Getting There

From Eastham, turn off Route 6 at the brown Fort Hill sign onto Governor Prence Road. Continue to the Fort Hill parking area on the left, across from the Captain Penniman House.

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