Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
A fragile ecosystem protected from the ravages of wind and salt water by cliffs.
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Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail Details
Start from the Marconi Station for this 1.25-mile walk through a seaside Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, a fragile ecosystem protected from the ravages of wind and salt water by the cliffs of Marconi Beach. You'll pass through a forest of stunted oaks and pines before returning on the historic Wireless Road -- really just a path through the sand. The swamp portion of the trail is on boardwalk, but there are some steep stairs and a quarter-mile of walking through sand, so allow about an hour to complete the loop. There are seasonal restrooms at the Marconi Station parking lot where the trail begins.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.4 miles
Estimated time
60 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
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Marconi Station Site
Seasonal non-flush restrooms in the parking lot.
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Marconi Station Site
The site of the first transatlantic radio message sent from the U.S. in 1902.
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Marconi Station Site
The site of the first transatlantic radio message was sent from the U.S. in 1902.
0.6 mi away
Contact Information
Key telephone and website details for the park.
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LeCount Hollow Beach
Open to local residents only, but you can access it from the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
