Trail Highlight: Barnstable Land Trust Conservation Center, West Barnstable

The latest trail highlight we want to share from our friend over at Get Outside Cape Cod highlights the Barnstable Land Trust Conservation Center Trail.

There is a short but sweet trail tucked behind the Barnstable Land Trust Conservation Center right on 6A in West Barnstable. In total the trail is about 1/2 mile, but there is plenty to explore. A gorgeous view of Popolo Pond from a newly built observation deck is a great place to bird watch. In the spring and summer months it would give you a birds eye view to spot frogs or turtles below in the pond. 

Keep walking and you’ll find newly installed walkways to lead you down the trail through the woods. We took our time and tried to identify different plants we found. Bright red bristly rose hips, staghorn sumac, bitterdock and coral spot mushrooms, just to name a few. We also spotted a few birds nests that had become exposed after the leaves had fallen from the trees where they sat. There is always something to find if you keep your eyes open!

🅿️Parking for this trail is at the Barnstable Land Trust Conservation Center. There is a large parking area behind the building. The address is 1540 Main Street, West Barnstable.

✅Stroller friendly
❌No dogs