Red Maple Swamp Trail EAST-26-011, Eastham, MA 02642

"The parking for the red maple swamp trail is very limited. Be sure to go early. The Red Maple trail is located within the fort hill trail area. Most of the hike is on a Boardwalk so it is flat and easy to walk. The trail was maybe a little more than 1 mile and connects to other trails if you wanted a longer hike. The trail is beautiful. Definitely take your time and enjoy the beauty of nature."

"Beautiful, mostly shaded, fully elevated and trex decked pathway makes a comfortable, short, and enjoyable walk. You can start at the boat launch side and do a full loop going from Red Maple Swamp Trail to the Penniman House to a trail behind the house that leads to the lookout and from there to Indian Rock (via Fort Hill Trail) and back to the start."

"Well maintained trails and nice boardwalk. We visited after a rainstorm and it was quite stunning, but it is a very busy trail!! We walked on the edge of the salt March and had to turn back due to knee high water. It can be quite muddy so don't wear your favorite sneakers! Modern facilities near Hemenway Landing. No picnic area."

"This is a little gem of natural habitat for frogs, snakes, redwing blackbirds, hawks, red maples, ferns, and summer sweet. This trail is tucked between a marshy boat landing with access to the Atlantic at Coast Guard and Fort Hill."

"Great trail, clean , well maintained, and the are bathrooms accessible."