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Trunk River Beach – Shining Sea Bikeway loop from Woods Hole

Trunk River Beach – Shining Sea Bikeway loop from Woods Hole

Easy

3.1

(10)

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Trunk River Beach – Shining Sea Bikeway loop from Woods Hole

00:41

10.9km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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366 m

Shining Sea Bikeway Southern End

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shining Sea Bikeway opened in 1975 along the route of the old New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. This is the southern end of the bike path which runs from Woods Hole all the way up to North Falmouth. It takes in some fantastic scenery along the way, is very flat and easily navigable, so it's great for newcomers to cycling or those wanting a relaxed, easy ride.

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3.19 km

Trunk River Beach

Highlight • Beach

Trunk River Beach is a fantastic public beach located right off of the Shining Sea Bike Path. This scenic spot is an excellent place to walk to bike to and is very close to the downtown. Although this beach is on the smaller side, it is an incredibly beautiful place to sunbathe, swim, look for shells, and enjoy a classic Cape Cod vista.

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3.30 km

Shining Sea Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shining Sea Bikeway, near Falmouth, offers cyclists a scenic journey along Cape Cod's coastline. Stretching for 10 miles, it winds through picturesque landscapes, including salt marshes, cranberry bogs, and sandy beaches. Cyclists can enjoy views of Martha's Vineyard Sound and pass by historic sites like the former train depot in Woods Hole. With gentle terrain and stunning vistas, it's a must-ride route for cycling enthusiasts of all levels.

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4.36 km

Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area

Highlight • Natural

Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area or Salt Pond Areas Bird Sanctuary is located just off the fantastic Shining Sea Bikeway. The main aim of this 35 acre reserve is to protect and preserve Falmouth’s open space wildlife habitat. The area has numerous nature trails for you to enjoy the wide variety of wildlife and are accessible from the bikeway.

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4.92 km

Shining Sea Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a 10.7 mile (17.2 km) long paved bike path. Bikers can explore Falmouth’s villages like North Falmouth, West Falmouth, Falmouth Village, and Woods Hole. The crown jewels of the trail are Cape Cod beaches, harbors, forests, and salt marshes.

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7.02 km

Oyster Pond

Highlight • Lake

Oyster Pond is a scenic salt pond right off the Shining Sea Bike path.
It is comprised of a series of kettle ponds that flooded at the end of the last glacial period. Additionally, it is one of the most studied ponds for its size, in large part due to its proximity to several major science institutions at the world-famous Woods Hole.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

1.51 km

765 m

414 m

219 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

955 m

514 m

Elevation

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Trunk River Beach – Shining Sea Bikeway loop from Woods Hole

Shining Sea Bikeway Southern End

Trunk River Beach

Shining Sea Bikeway

Salt Pond Acres Wildlife Area

Shining Sea Bikeway

Oyster Pond

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