Kid Tips

School-Age Kids: Once your child has transitioned off training wheels, the Cape is a great place to cruise along without the problems of traffic or hills that your neighborhood may pose. Make bicycle etiquette fun by designating them as the one to politely say, "On your left!" before passing.

Pre-Teens & Teens: Biking is a great way to see a good chunk of the Cape up close and work in some exercise. Your family can use the trail to travel to and fro to add salt to this environmentally-friendly vacation.

Planning Notes

• Rentals are available. Bikes can be rented all along the bike trail if you don't have your own with you. Baby seats can attach to an adult bike for younger children; carts are especially convenient for little ones who may nap along the way.
• Bring a snack, not a picnic. Food is available at stops along the way, so keep your cargo light by leaving picnic supplies at the hotel or your beach house. Water bottles are a necessity, though.
• Dress for anything. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a towel, and wear a bathing suit under your clothes in case you stop for a swim at a beach or pond.
• Bathroom breaks. Look at the trail map ahead of time to get an idea of where bathroom stops are along the way.
• Park and ride. Information about free parking is available on the rail trail Website.

Just the Facts

Hours: 24 hours; rental hours vary by business.

Recommended Time: 2 to 4 hours

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