Bikepath Beach is a small barrier-strand pocket beach of pebbles, cobbles and sand right alongside the Shining Sea Bikeway between downtown Falmouth and Woods Hole. There's no road beside it, just the trail, and the shore is lined with large boulders in places.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Falmouth beaches close at midnight; lifeguards are on 9am to 5pm in season, and lot gates run 9am to 10pm in summer (9pm at Menauhant East and Megansett). Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Accessibility
Lined with large boulders; not step-free. Surf Drive Beach is a better option if accessibility is a concern.
Dogs
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back October 1Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Small free lot
Small free lot
CostfreeSpacessmall, unconfirmed count
Also reachable on foot/bike via the Shining Sea Bikeway.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
None at Trunk River itself
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Bikepath Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Bikepath Beach in Falmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Bikepath Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Small free lot
Are there restrooms at Bikepath Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Bikepath Beach?
Water at Bikepath Beach averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Bikepath Beach?
No lifeguard posted.
Can you swim at Bikepath Beach?
Yes. Bikepath Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Bikepath Beach?
No dogs on Falmouth beaches or beach lots May 1 through October 1; off-season dogs are welcome but must stay leashed. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.