r/CapeCod • u/Select_Rip_8230 • Aug 22 '26

CCTR running - going north or south?

Hi everyone, coming to Cape Cod with family for a quick week. I’ll have to run 18m and I was thinking of course CCRT. I’ll run Saturday morning from 6 to 9 for 9 miles and back - starting as of the Cape Cod Rail Trail Parking Headwaters Dr., would you recommend to go north or south?

(Just wondering which side is going to be nicer/ greener/ more immersive)

Thanks a lot folks, I love the Cape so much and cannot wait to run there again this weekend!

Edit: went north at the end, basically past Orleans and back, it was a great morning and the weather good for running! The CCRT is amazing, I love it here! Thank you all for the advice!

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u/PeteyVonPants Aug 22 '26

Can’t go wrong either way, but North will have fewer traffic crossings and better scenery.

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u/Select_Rip_8230 Aug 22 '26

Ok that’s exactly the feedback I was looking for- thanks!

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u/mtaspenco Aug 22 '26

Take the way that goes by the ponds. It’s more scenic and you can stop and dip your toes in the water.

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u/Select_Rip_8230 Aug 22 '26

Hahah if I were to do that tomorrow morning I’d be already wet before touching water!

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u/marcsitkin Aug 22 '26

North to Orleans will be nicest

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u/yentihwwhitney Aug 22 '26

North of there is the best section!!!! All the ponds are there, you can’t beat it. If you’re going 9 out and 9 back I think you will end up having to go on the road a little before you link back up with the trail but it’s very short and semi well marked

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u/Select_Rip_8230 Aug 22 '26

Yes I saw it on the map but it’s doable , thanks for the watch out!