After a few days living the high life of fresh lobster rolls and beer, we felt the need for a little exercise.
We rented the bikes from a shop in Eastham for a reasonable price of $17/person for a few hours, helmet included. The Rail Trail was only around the block from the shop - we were on our way. We decided to start out north towards Wellfleet, then make our way back to Nauset Marsh Trail.
As you can imagine a trail being a former railroad line, it's quite straight and flat. For the adventurous, I'd have to say the trail offered little in the way of an adrenaline rush. However, it did have its share of brilliant flowers and peaceful moments.
The Nauset Marsh Trail is a short (2 miles, I think) trail which runs east/west from the ocean. Its a pleasant ride which offers some small hills and turns which made riding slightly more interesting. It can get a little buggy near the water, so keep some bug-off handy.
If you are looking for an active way to spend your morning or afternoon, I'd highly recommend the Rail Trail. It can easily be stretched into a day trip by biking the full length of the trail, but you might want to schedule a ride home!!