The Lichen Trail at the Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Barnstable, Massachusetts is an easy 0.2-mile one-way trail that runs adjacent to Bone Hill Road.
Hike Description
This is less of a hike and more of a walk that runs along Bone Hill Road to connect the main parking lot to trails in the lower section of the park like the Bone Hill Trail, Long Pasture Trail, or the Beck Family Trail. The Lichen Trail gets its name from the lichen that grows on the rock wall that lines the trail as well - likely an old rock wall that once defined fields, meadows, or a property boundary.
Fees
As of May 2023, there's a $5/adult fee to walk on the property. Hikers can pay at self-pay kiosks at other trailheads or they can pay inside at the Discovery Center.
Parking
Northern parking lot: Hikers will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough to accommodate a couple dozen vehicles. Southern parking lot: Hikers will find a small parking lot at the southern end of this trail near the bend in Bone Hill Road.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on trails here.
Water Source
If the Discovery Center is open, hikers can refill their water bottles inside.
Hike Description
This is less of a hike and more of a walk that runs along Bone Hill Road to connect the main parking lot to trails in the lower section of the park like the Bone Hill Trail, Long Pasture Trail, or the Beck Family Trail. The Lichen Trail gets its name from the lichen that grows on the rock wall that lines the trail as well - likely an old rock wall that once defined fields, meadows, or a property boundary.
Fees
As of May 2023, there's a $5/adult fee to walk on the property. Hikers can pay at self-pay kiosks at other trailheads or they can pay inside at the Discovery Center.
Parking
Northern parking lot: Hikers will find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough to accommodate a couple dozen vehicles. Southern parking lot: Hikers will find a small parking lot at the southern end of this trail near the bend in Bone Hill Road.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed on trails here.
Water Source
If the Discovery Center is open, hikers can refill their water bottles inside.
