MASSACHUSETTS ◆ Vistas

Cape Cod, the trip.

40 miles of protected Atlantic beach, kettle ponds left by the last ice age, and one of the longest stretches of preserved seashore on the East Coast.

Field guide ◆

Stand inside the place.

40 miles of protected Atlantic beach, kettle ponds left by the last ice age, and one of the longest stretches of preserved seashore on the East Coast. Use the interactive map on our destinations page to plan a route, and check our field guides for season-specific advice on this region.

Best seasonLate spring to early fall

Trip length2–4 days

DifficultyModerate

PermitRequired for overnight

Pack the kit ◆ Trip-tested basics