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West Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

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West Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

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West Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

00:53

14.6km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

749 m

Path to a pristine beach

Highlight • Beach

This boardwalk leads to a magnificent stretch of sandy beach. It's perfect for relaxing during a bike ride, watching the waves lap the shore and forgetting any worries.

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2

5.98 km

Park entrance - Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you're on a bike (or if you were walking), you can enter the refuge for free! Just pay attention to signage about where cycling is and isn't allowed. For …

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3

9.46 km

West Dike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Though not paved this hard packed gravel track is doable on pretty much any bike. If you've ridden out this far you owe to yourself to venture out and see …

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B

14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

2.51 km

1.21 km

190 m

101 m

Surfaces

9.96 km

2.92 km

794 m

790 m

101 m

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Sunday 11 October

25°C

21°C

39 %

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