A 48-acre coastal heathland at Truro's northern tip, where a sandy, well-marked loop trail crosses pitch pine and scrub oak to benches overlooking Pilgrim Lake on one side and Cape Cod Bay toward Provincetown on the other. A dirt lot on High Head Road also serves as the north end of the Head of the Meadow bike path and a car-top launch point for Pilgrim Lake.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs welcome on leash; the sandy paths are commonly described as dog-friendly
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Kayak
Allowed car-top launch to Pilgrim Lake; NPS-guided trips require reservation
Managed by
Cape Cod National Seashore
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On site
Benches
Six benches along the loop, including overlooks of Pilgrim Lake and Cape Cod Bay
Common questions
Is this the same as the Head of the Meadow bike trail?
They share a trailhead. The 2-mile paved Head of the Meadow Bike Trail starts at the same High Head Road lot and heads south to Head of the Meadow Beach, separate from this preserve's sandy walking loop.
Can I bring my dog to High Head Conservation Area?
Dogs welcome on leash; the sandy paths are commonly described as dog-friendly