Cape Cod Canal Bikeway ????, Massachusetts
We just had to do The Cape again and this time we cycled the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway from Buzzards Bay to Scusset Beach.
2014 Pan-Mass Challenge Day Two: Cape Cod Canal Bikeway (Bourne)
A short (17-minute) excerpt of the riding action from day two of the Pan-Mass Challenge along the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway in Bourne, a much prettier ride in 2013 when the skies were clear and the early morning sunrise was visible.
Cape Cod Canal Bikeway ????, Massachusetts
We just had to do The Cape again and this time we cycled the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway from Buzzards Bay to Scusset Beach.
Cape Cod Bike Trails
One of the most enjoyable ways to see and experience the beauty of Cape Cod is on two wheels – on a bike! Cape Cod offers over 60 miles of breath-taking scenic trails for riders of all levels. Go places roads just won’t take you. Get an up-close look at nature in its purest form. All while traveling at your own pace with family, friends and fellow bike riders.
Cape Cod Canal Bike Paths
Before you even cross the bridge, there’s the Cape Cod Canal Bikeway offering over 7 miles of trails on BOTH sides of the mighty Cape Cod Canal. It’s a beautiful setting offering awe-inspiring views of the towering Bourne and Sagamore bridges and the endless boat traffic on the canal. Complete your ride in Sagamore and you’ll be steps away from Scusset Beach and the mouth of Cape Cod Bay at Scusset Harbor.
Shining Sea Bikeway
Another great option is Falmouth’s Shining Sea Bikeway. The northern end of this 11 mile bikeway is in North Falmouth. Hug the entire coast past Sippewissett Marsh, through nearby Falmouth Center, past ponds, Vineyard Sound beaches and Little Harbor. The southern end of the bikeway takes you right to the Steamship Authority parking lot in the charming village of Woods Hole.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The longest ride on the Cape is the Cape Cod Trail Rail. This 22 mile trail follows the former railroad right-of-way through the towns of Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham and Wellfleet. This popular trail passes many local points of interest and several lakes offering many opportunities to get off the trail and visit a beach, picnic or grab an ice cream cone.
Cape Cod Nickerson State Park Bike Path
While in the Brewster area, you might want to head over to Nickerson State Park for a hilly, yet very scenic network of dedicated bike trails. This enjoyable 8 mile ride takes you through beautiful pine and fir tree forests and around ponds, lakes and bogs. It’s a great opportunity to see a unique coastal woodlands ecosystem.
Nauset Marsh Trail
Equally impressive is the Nauset Marsh Trail located in the National Seashore. This 3 mile round trip begins at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. Along the way you’ll enjoy large cedar, pine and oak forests and see panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean on your way to Coast Guard Beach.
Province Lands Trail
And last, but not least is the 7-1/4 mile Province Lands Trail. This hilly paved loop starts at the Province Lands visitor center in Provincetown and traverses much of the Province Lands’ 4,000 acres. Enjoy breathtaking marshland, endless dunes and water views along the way. A 2 mile trail extension will take you to Herring Beach, Race Point Beach and Bennet Pond.
So, the next time you set out to explore Cape Cod…consider doing it on two wheels. You might just find it to be “a most enjoyable” way to travel.
Cycling Bourne to Woods Hole, MA via Shining Sea Bikeway
Just a casual ride I did with friends and family.
My first video....sorry for last 4 mins of nothing on video :D
Cape Cod Canal Bike Path
We rode CCC bike path today, Oct 24, 2011. Bike path was nearly empty. Surface condition was excellent unlike other MA bike paths. It may be the road is maintained by US Army Corps of Enginners. The bridge in the movie is Sagamore which we crossed via sidewalk.
Riding the Cape Cod Canal Service Road
Ride from the Railroad Parking lot on the Mainland Side of Canal to Scusset Beach. Passing under the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges and across from the Cape Cod Canal Electric Station and Sandwich Marina. Plays back at 3x speed for brevity.
I rode back and cross the Sagamore bridge, along the other side until the Bourne bridge and crossed again, but the GoPro was fogging up so the footage was unusable (need to get anti fogging strips).
Experience the Cape Cod Canal like never before!
The Cape Cod Canal is a man made marvel and symbol of what Cape Cod is all about. This iconic waterway allows ships of all sizes to skip the long and dangerous journey around the tip of Cape Cod (Provincetown MA) and head directly into Buzzards Bay. (Or vice Versa!) New England Drones is proud to offer some stunning views of the entrance of the canal with views of the Scusset Beach State Reservation, Sandwich MA and the stone jedi greeting entrants into its passageway. Other New England Drone videos will offer images and views of some of the other characteristics of the Cape Cod Canal like The Sagamore and Bourne Bridges and The RailRoad Suspension Bridge in Buzzards Bay. The Cape Cod Canal is 7 miles long and is part of the Atlantic Inter-coastal Waterway. The 7 mile span offers a paved bike path for the thousands of locals and tourists that like to walk or ride along side the ships and boats making their way through. Although the Cape Cod Bridges are notorious for their congestion and overwhelming traffic, the Canal and its highlights are a spacious and wide open comfort for people looking for peace and nature.
Baker, Walsh Ride Toward Finish Line In Pan-Mass Challenge
The governor said he hasn't been on a bike in about 20 years, but pedaled to raise money for cancer research Sunday in the Pan-Mass Challenge.
Shining Sea Bikeway In Woods Hole Cape Cod
Mountain Biking West Barnstable Trails Cape Cod MA
West Barnstable Mountain Bike Trails in Cape Cod were totally fun. We took a trip up to Cape Cod in Massachusetts to get some beach time with the great whites. The swimming actually turned out to be pretty good. Calm clear waters that weren’t totally freezing. And for the first time ever – we discovered some great mountain bike trails. MTB in Cape Cod? Yep. And it was fun as shit too. We were focused on West Barnstable and the Trail of Tears. There’s a North and South side to that trail. Both are seriously good. If you like short tough ups with rocks and roots and extended technical downs – this place is for you. We rode it in the clockwise direction from the shooting range lot. There are also a bunch of miles of greens and blues out there to ride as well. Those are a little wider and pine needle covered with elevation up and down, but not as punchy and fast as the blacks. Bring your fat bikes and check them out next time you’re beachin’ in cape cod. As always thanks for watching and subscribe if you haven’t already.
In My Footsteps: Cape Cod - Bourne Recreation Area
The 4th video presented by In My Footsteps features another hidden gem. Although hundreds of thousands pass over the Bourne Recreation Area each year on the Bourne Bridge few know about it or stop there. Located under the bridge on Sandwich Road it is a unique mix of humming highway traffic with boats and birds. There are picnic tables to relax and the Canal Bike Path passes right along.
Connected Bikeways - Bourne Recreation Area
Galen and Kristine recap crossing the Bourne Bridge and head to the Bourne Canal.
MassBike and the East Coast Greenway are riding 150 miles together from Providence to Provincetown to highlight the need for connected rail trails and their benefits, and to meet with local advocates along the way.
Each day of the five day bike tour, they will attend and host public meetings, connect with local advocates, and will meet with local, regional, and state staff and elected officials to discuss collaborating to make bicycling and walking safe and realistic options for transportation and recreation in Massachusetts.
Learn more about the ride and the efforts to move rail trail connectivity forward here:
Otis MTB ride to the Bourne bridge
A Cape Cod Province Lands Bike Ride
Take a bike ride with me on the Province Lands trail starting from the Cape Cod National Seashore visitor center riding to Herring Cove Beach and then to Race Point Beach. The trail is a 5.45 mile loop through forest and dunes with many hills. The path spur to Herring Cove is 1.1 mile and Race Point is 0.5 off the main path and well worth the journeys.
In My Footsteps: Cape Cod - Bound Brook Island
The 14th video in the In My Footsteps: Cape Cod series features one of the most secluded and beautiful spots on the Cape. Bound Brook Island Beach in Wellfleet is tucked more than a mile down a winding narrow dirt road. It is home to one of the most magnificent sunsets you will see, atop a seventy-foot hill. Difficult to get to but well worth the effort. This place and dozens more are featured in my first book In My Footsteps: A Cape Cod Travel Guide available in stores and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Schiffer Books, and Christopher Setterlund.com.
Connected Bikeways - 100 miles!
Galen and Kristine hit mile 100 on the Bourne Canal Path of their 150 mile journey on the from Providence to Provincetown! Why are they riding? To highlight the need for connected rail trails and their benefits, and to meet with local advocates along the way.
Each day of the five day bike tour, they will attend and host public meetings, connect with local advocates, and will meet with local, regional, and state staff and elected officials to discuss collaborating to make bicycling and walking safe and realistic options for transportation and recreation in Massachusetts.
Learn more about the ride and the efforts to move rail trail connectivity forward here:
Cape Cod Cruising
This video begins on Highway 3 and crosses on to the Cape where the road becomes highway 6. Video ends in Provincetown.
Scusset Beach
Phantom DJI flight
Cape cod camping waterfront
Cape cod canal rving