Head of the Meadow Trail
The easiest of the three bike paths within the National Seashore.
Plan Around Head of the Meadow Trail
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Head of the Meadow Trail Details
This serene and secluded trail, which begins at the parking lot at the end of High Head Road off Route 6 in Truro, runs over flat ground and through low forest to Head of the Meadow Beach. The easiest of the three bike paths within the Cape Cod National Seashore, this paved out-and-back trail follows a remnant of the Old King's Highway and runs parallel to the coast, skirting along the edge of its namesake meadow before ending at Head of the Meadow Beach, where you can take a cooling dip in the ocean before heading back to your car.
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Nearby Parks Around Head of the Meadow Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Head of the Meadow Trail
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0.4 mi away
Small's Swamp Trail
A three-quarter-mile loop tracks through woods and over boardwalks.
0.4 mi away
High Head Beach
A long stretching section of beach, full of solitude.
0.5 mi away
Pilgrim Heights
Enjoy views of the meadows and the ocean below.
0.5 mi away
Pilgrim Heights Picnic Area
A small picnic area with a very large parking lot.
0.6 mi away
Pilgrim Spring Trail
A three-quarter-mile loop trail leads through a recovering pine and oak forest.
