Beech Forest Trail Spur Replacement
The Beech Forest trail spur entrance before reconstruction.
The Beech Forest trail spur entrance after its complete rebuild.
This project by the Cape Cod National Seashore rebuilt the long-closed trail segment from Transfer Station Road to Beech Forest (Google map). Construction began on March 20, 2023 and was completed in early May. (Also see the Route 6 Bike Trail Connector page for the other project being built under the same contract.)
Beech Forest Trail Spur Replacement
From the Cape Cod National Seashore:
This project entails reconstructing Beech Forest trail spur to provide a usable trail for visitors without safety risk concerns. The 1/3-mile trail will connect the Province Lands Bicycle Trail at Beech Forest. This much degraded, short section of the Province Lands Bike Trail will be rehabilitated, and a small section will be realigned to bring the trail head to a safer and more accessible location on the transfer station access road or Race Point Road. The spur trail was not rehabilitated when the remainder of the trail was redone in two phases between 2008-2011. Full depth reconstruction is warranted due to pavement decay and tree root penetration.
The project will include widening the existing trail (generally 8’ wide) to standard 10- foot width (except adjacent to wetlands) for a multi-use trail; removal of existing trees and shrubs adjacent to the trail; paving/overlaying the entire surface; centerline striping in certain areas; improving drainage in low areas to eliminate pooling of water after rainfall; and replacing/upgrading existing directional and safety signage.
The project begins where the trail leaves the SW corner of the Beech Forest Parking area and continues to where the trial intersects with the road to the Provincetown Transfer Station. The end 20-30’ of trail will be relocated to provide a better connection. This section will be located and staked prior to any design work.
May 4, 2023
The trail reconstruction is complete and open to ride!
March 2023
Two bicycle path spurs will be added to the Province Lands Bike Trail to enhance bicycle safety and connections in the Provincetown area, Cape Cod National Seashore, March 13, 2023. (PDF)
The Provincetown Conservation Commission voted in favor of the Seashore’s application at their hearing on March 7, 2023. Notice of Intent Filing (PDF); Meeting agenda (PDF)
February 2023
30% Engineering Drawings for Conservation Commission Review
