Nauset Marsh and Buttonbush Trail is a 1.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Eastham, Massachusetts that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and nature trips and is accessible year-round.
Cape Cod National Seashore charges a fee to enter. Fees are $25 per vehicle or $15 per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot or bike the fee is $15 per person. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $60.
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January 15, 2021Always great birding here! Peaceful.
December 16, 2020The Nauset Marsh Trail was beautiful on a sunny winter day. The beginning of the trail was flooded due to the astronomical high tide when we went, so we went off trail on a well traversed, but not marked, parallel path in the woods. This wooded path may be difficult for someone not steady on their feet, so pay attention to the tides before you go.
September 27, 2020A shorter variation of the Salt Pond Trail without the paved bicycle trail, only woods and marsh. I think I would do this twice if I wanted a longer hike even though the other one is excellent too.
September 27, 2020September 21, 2020Great trail. 1.2 mile loop w/cranberry bogs, salt marshes, oyster ponds and beautiful views to the beach.
September 15, 2020Nice easy trail for most skill levels. Lots of beautiful views. Good mask wearing and/or distancing.
September 14, 2020Great walk with Em and Jon. September 14-2020
September 13, 2020September 12, 2020Lovely, gentle bimble with great water views and path through red cedar forest
September 1, 2020Fun walk with the kids. Stroller friendly. A few spots slightly difficult with stroller but overall stroller friendly. Beautiful views, nice trail through the woods as well.
August 16, 2020Nice short trail with plenty of beautiful views and many resting benches - areas to sit and enjoy your surroundings. Very short trail. Rated as easy.
August 2, 2020Buggy
May 16, 2020Walked the outer marsh trail at low tide...absolutely beautiful, peaceful. No one on the marsh but plenty on the groomed trail out from the visitor center. Wouldn’t be able to do it unless at lowest tide. Great cedar forest on the groomed trail, not typical scrub pine. Muddy in some places.
October 23, 2019I love this trail! The salt marsh is so beautiful, and there is a great variety of flora and fauna to be observed.
September 10, 2019Well maintained with a variety of vegetation.
August 18, 2019It was a great trail, but there is tons of poison ivy and poison sumac. The overlook is beautiful!
July 24, 2019A nice mix of open salt marsh walking and lightly forested hiking. Watch out for some poison ivy in the forest. Very nice!
February 10, 2019not what I was looking for
February 7, 2019Great hike for the whole family. This hike is different all year long.
July 22, 2018Why no dogs?
May 28, 2018Great hike from Salt Pond Visitor Center to Coast Guard Beach. The path through the woods is well marked and worn. Between 4-5 miles and very relaxing.
August 7, 2015This is an absolutely gorgeous trail. It is easy, and the variety between the ponds, woods, and Coast Guard Beach are amazing. Just use your bug spray!
July 16, 2015Great hike with the kids down to Coast Guard Beach!
January 18, 2014This series of trails can take you by foot or bike from the Eastham Salt Pond National Seashore Visitors Center all the way to the ocean at Coast Guard Beach. It is a classic and excellent in woods and waterscapes
December 29, 2011
First to ReviewI recently explored Nauset Marsh, and wrote up a review (with images from the hike) on my website: http://lifeabsorbed.com/2012/01/02/exploring-cape-cod-nauset-marsh/
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