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Red Maple Swamp Trail

Red Maple Swamp Trail

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Red Maple Swamp Trail

Name: Red Maple Swamp Trail
Rating: 2

Recommended by 5 hikers

This Highlight goes through a protected area

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Cape Cod National Seashore

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Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

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1. Skiff Hill loop via Red Maple Swamp Trail — Cape Cod National Seashore

2.57km

00:39

10m

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

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2. Red Maple Swamp Trail – Fort Hill loop from Eastham

2.05km

00:32

10m

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

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3. Red Maple Swamp Trail – Fort Hill loop from Eastham

3.16km

00:48

10m

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

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Hubert Trapp

May 21, 2024

Near Fort Hill, the trail meanders through the Red Marple Swamp wetland in a circular route, with one section on a wooden boardwalk.
nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/red-maple-swamp-trail.htm
Historically, the area was a natural, low-lying swamp that supported only a few species, such as the hardy red maple. In the 20th century, the swamp was drained to control mosquitoes. Over the years, dry conditions caused the understory vegetation to thicken and prevent the growth of young red maple trees.
In several pilot areas, the understory vegetation was removed to give the red maple better opportunities to grow.

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Diane

June 9, 2023

A part of the Fort Hill Trail leads on planks through a swampy area. It has several benches there. The path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

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Distance 69 m

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Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

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Red Maple Swamp Trail

1. Skiff Hill loop via Red Maple Swamp Trail — Cape Cod National Seashore

2. Red Maple Swamp Trail – Fort Hill loop from Eastham

3. Red Maple Swamp Trail – Fort Hill loop from Eastham

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