Bound Brook Island
Scenic overlooks, beach strolls, and a visit to the site of the Atwood-Higgins homestead.
Plan Around Bound Brook Island
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Bound Brook Island Details
The 4.6-mile hike around Bound Brook Island starts at the Duck Harbor Beach parking lot and includes scenic overlooks, beach strolls, and a visit to the site of the Atwood-Higgins homestead, an early Colonial home that's part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. You can also start this hike from the Atwood-Higgins house.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
4.6 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bound Brook Island
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0.3 mi away
Atwood Higgins House
An early example of an architectural style that's still the most popular on the island.
0.7 mi away
Griffin Island
This roughly four-mile hike circles Griffin Island.
0.8 mi away
Duck Harbor Beach
Known for its calm waters, soft white sand, and low dunes.
1.5 mi away
Great Island Trail
Plan to spend half a day exploring the meandering trails around Great Island.
1.5 mi away
Great Island Picnic Area
A great place to fuel up before exploring the seven miles of trails.
