Highland Lighthouse, also known as Cape Cod Lighthouse, is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. The lighthouse was built in 1857. Visitors can pay to walk to the top of the tower but you have to lock your bike up first. This lighthouse is owned and operated by the National Parks Service.

AverieOutside

January 23, 2024

Road cycling

MPS

June 12, 2024

Cycling

Lighthouse built in 1857. The oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod. Very well preserved and maintained.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Highland Lighthouse (Cape Cod Lighthouse)

5.0

(2)

riders

#1.

Province Lands and Head of the Meadow Trails Loop

29.6km

01:45

130m

Cycle the 18.4-mile Province Lands and Head of the Meadow Trails Loop, an easy touring bicycle route through Cape Cod's dunes and forests.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

3.0

(3)

riders

#2.

Truro General Store – Salt Marshes loop from Orleans

110km

06:26

610m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

5.0

(10)

riders

#3.

Cape Cod National Seashore – Herring Cove Beach loop from Wellfleet

71.7km

04:16

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 40 m

Weather

Today

Monday 6 April

8°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Head of the Meadow Beach

Coast Guard Beach (Truro)

Cape Cod National Seashore

Long Point Dike (Provincetown Breakwater)

Shore Road (Monopoly Houses Section)

Pilgrim Spring and Small Swamp Trailheads and Pavilion

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail

Pilgrim's First Landing Park

Cape Cod Rail Trail (intersection with Marconi Station Road)

Time and the Town Mural, Provincetown

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Sand Dunes, Cape Cod National Seashore

Cahoon Hollow Beach

Highland Lighthouse (Cape Cod Lighthouse)

#1.

Province Lands and Head of the Meadow Trails Loop

#2.

Truro General Store – Salt Marshes loop from Orleans

#3.

Cape Cod National Seashore – Herring Cove Beach loop from Wellfleet

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️