An easy, roughly 1-mile loop trail through an old beech forest circling two small kettle ponds (Bennett Pond and Beech Forest Pond, also called Blackwater Pond) in the Province Lands dune system. It's a birdwatching and nature-walk destination with boardwalk sections near the water, not a swim beach.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Pets are prohibited on the Beech Forest Trail. Cape Cod National Seashore bans pets on all designated walking/nature trails except Doane (Eastham) and Pilgrim Spring (Truro). Leashed dogs are permitted instead on the nearby Province Lands…
Allowed now · ban starts Nov 1Accessibility
4 designated ADA parking spaces at the trailhead lot; the surrounding trail network is not confirmed step-free (not researched - trails are out of scope)
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round; a noted owl-viewing spot
Managed by
Cape Cod National Seashore
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On site
Restrooms
Seasonal restrooms at the trailhead · seasonal
Picnic area
Picnic area at the trailhead
Common questions
Where do I park at Beech Forest?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Beech Forest?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Beech Forest?
Pets are prohibited on the Beech Forest Trail. Cape Cod National Seashore bans pets on all designated walking/nature trails except Doane (Eastham) and Pilgrim Spring (Truro). Leashed dogs are permitted instead on the nearby Province Lands bike trail (Nov 1-Apr 30) and on fire roads.
Is Beech Forest wheelchair accessible?
4 designated ADA parking spaces at the trailhead lot; the surrounding trail network is not confirmed step-free (not researched - trails are out of scope)