From Head of the Meadow, travel Route 6 north toward Provincetown for six miles. Turn right on Race Point Road at your first stoplight. Look for signs marking the Beech Forest area and Province Lands Visitor Center. Race Point Road ends at Race Point Beach. To reach Herring Cove Beach, go to the end of Route 6.

Ample parking is available at the Visitor Center year-round. There are approximately 100 spaces in the front lot facing the observation deck and educational facilities. Cyclists are encouraged to park here, as the trail begins at the top of the hill on the far side of the observatory. Guide maps can be picked up at the trailhead entrance.

This trail is certain to become a favorite for bicyclists, although the route can turn difficult due to the undulating hilly terrain it follows. The paved network traverses much of Province Lands' 4,000 wild acres, winding through and over the dunes of Provincetown and other local sand formations.

In your travels you'll explore cranberry bogs, marshes and skirt several saltwater kettle ponds, as well. From breathtaking marshland to magnificent exposed dunes to expansive shore views, these trails feature much spectacular scenery. An added convenience is that they also offer direct access to both Race Point and Herring Cove beaches.