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Beech Forest

Provincetown, MA
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Ranked #3 of 23 attractions in Provincetown
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Forests
Activities: Birdwatching
Description: This reserve is a primary birdwatching region on Cape Cod.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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89 reviews 89 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We just did the mile and a half loop but couldn't believe we were really at the ocean -- but for the random deposits of beach sand and period views over dunes, you'd think you were in a forest in northern NH. Beautiful, scenic, serene.

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Oakville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The birdsong is really wonderful on this short walk through the forest. We saw an enormous wild turkey which we photographed while another visitor threw seed its way.

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See 4 more reviews by Pat L for Provincetown
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

This was the best idea we had on our short Ptown vacation. We rented bikes for 24 hours to explore the town and commute to our accommodations without a car. We rode all over the bike trail - beautiful trail in the sea coast. Some tough hills, but quite doable.

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See 4 more reviews by JaneR2D2 for Provincetown
Bradenton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I was wondering, how much does it cost? I am doing a project and this is one of the places that I would like to put on my project. The place looks amazing and I would like to know if there was a fee to pay to take the trail.

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Provincetown
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This special place is a treat to just walk through and enjoy nature at its best. With picnic areas scattered around you can make a full day of relaxing in a world from long ago without knowing you're only a short distance from a town with 40,000 visitors walking the streets.

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Lincoln, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Again, gorgeous area. We stumbled on a pond off the parking area -- were able to lock our bikes and have a lovely walk around the pond.

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See 3 more reviews by Sally H for Provincetown
Provincetown, Massachusetts
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

The Beech Forest is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown. It is accessible via a well-marked parking lot off Race Point Road (heading north off US-6 from the town's only traffic light). There are three attractions here. First, a gentle nature walk around Blackwater Pond. An outer loop is more arduous, with many steep grades made accessible... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

Well maintained trail on walkways made from old beach buggy and hunting trails I used when i was a young hunter .Goes past duck ponds and partial dunes . Great place to commune with nature.

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Truro, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

If you're an avid biker or just a beginner, you need to experience the bike trails at the National Seashore. You can access them at the Beech Forest parking area. While at Beech forest, check out the geese that congregate annually at the pond. A treasure of simple, natural beauty.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

Challenging trails for a morning bike ride, twisting and turning through the dunes and scrubby pine trees. Awesome scenery and that unmistakable Cape Cod fresh air smell.

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