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Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

Natural Monuments

Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

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Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

Name: Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
Rating: 2

Recommended by 2 hikers

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Cape Cod National Seashore

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Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

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Best Hikes to Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

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1. Race Point Beach — Cape Cod National Sea Shore

9.56km

02:26

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pilgrim's First Landing Park – Commercial Street loop from Provincetown

18.9km

04:49

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Province Lands Visitor Center loop from Provincetown

3.65km

00:57

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

April 14, 2023

Race Point Beach is a beautiful well-known beach on the northern side of Provincetown; it is Cape Cod's northernmost beach. This long sandy beach stretches beyond the Ranger Station and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum to the east, and down to the Race Point Lighthouse to the west. This lighthouse marks northernmost point of both Provincetown and the entire state of Massachusetts. While Race Point Beach bakes in the sun most days, it is on the Atlantic Ocean and the water can be quite cold and the currents can be very strong. Fortunately if swimming is not on the agenda, Race Point beach has some of the most spectacular sand dunes on Cape Cod and its long sandy shore makes for fantastic walking. You can take in the dunes as well as the ocean where you can sometimes see whales (primarily Humpback and Finback Whales), seals, and, of course, plenty of seabirds.

Wogan99

November 17, 2025

Nearly three-quarters of Provincetown remains in its original wilderness as part of Cape Cod National Seashore Park. The park offers visitors access to beautiful beaches, nature trails, and exhibits… It's also a great place for birdwatching.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

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Race Point Beach, Ranger Station, and Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

1. Race Point Beach — Cape Cod National Sea Shore

2. Pilgrim's First Landing Park – Commercial Street loop from Provincetown

3. Province Lands Visitor Center loop from Provincetown

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