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        This region includes the seven villages in Barnstable which are Barnstable, West Barnstable, Hyannis, Centerville, Osterville, Marstons Mills, and Cotuit
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        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        385
        Trails Mountain Bike
        349
        Trails Horse
        22
        Trails Hike
        393
        Trails Trail Running
        393
        Trails Observed Trials
        1
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        12
        Trails Snowshoe
        339
        Trails Nordic Ski
        1
        Total Distance
        160 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        53 miles
        Total Descent
        7,820 ft
        Total Vertical
        230 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        231 ft
        Reports
        3,432
        Photos
        654
        Ridden Counter
        38,744
        Sub Regions

        Popular Barnstable Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.0 1 mile 60 ft 766
        Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.7 1,161 ft 3 ft 639
        A TOT favorite, this short section of trail is a natural pumptrack going over many dirt mounds.
        100 5.0 4,396 ft 17 ft 629
        Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.5 2,815 ft 60 ft 607
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 60 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 4.8 1 mile 119 ft 565
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 119 ft blue climb. It features jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.0 1,289 ft 49 ft 546
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 49 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        95 0.0 1,293 ft 30 ft 535
        Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 30 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 4.3 4,249 ft 109 ft 530
        Some of the best singletrack in West Barnstable. This trail has tight singletrack with technical sections, punchy climbs, multiple rock features, and rock gardens. This is a must ride. This trail is best ridden from West to East but it...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 4 rides
        Yesterday
        • 23 rides
        Past Week
        • 105 rides

        Barnstable Mountain Bike Routes

        3.8 8 miles 534 ft 16 Loop
        This route consists of the best trails in West Barnstable Conservation Area. It has some of the best...
        4.0 7 miles 417 ft 5 Loop
        Sunday Lunch is a back and forth, out and back loop that should challenge some riders but make for a nice...
        30 miles 1,412 ft 34 Point to Point
        Leg #3 – Hyannis to Brewster The third leg in our trans-Cape endeavor starts in the parking lot of Cape...
        2.5 17 miles 1,054 ft 18 Loop
        The expert loop of the 2016 Kona Mountain Bike Adventure Series Ride at Trail of Tears. This ride...
        4.0 2 miles 102 ft 2 Point to Point
        This section of the Cape Cod Pathways offers scenic views of tidal marshland, and traverses near bogs and...
        5 miles 97 ft 4 Loop
        This is the route for the 2023 Toys for Tots Adaptive bike and Family Fun rides.

        Photos of Barnstable Mountain Bike

        106 |
        Jun 28, 2024 @ 5:49am
        Jun 28, 2024
        54 |
        Jun 28, 2024 @ 5:42am
        Jun 28, 2024
        85 |
        Oct 9, 2023 @ 9:37am
        Oct 9, 2023
        92 |
        Oct 9, 2023 @ 9:19am
        Oct 9, 2023
        41 |
        Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:21pm
        Aug 27, 2023
        78 |
        Aug 22, 2023 @ 3:29pm
        Aug 22, 2023
        87 |
        Jul 4, 2023 @ 12:37pm
        Jul 4, 2023
        72 |
        Mar 19, 2023 @ 2:35pm
        Mar 19, 2023
        145 |
        Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:25am
        Apr 16, 2022
        227 |
        Feb 4, 2021 @ 4:34pm
        Feb 4, 2021
        239 |
        Sep 21, 2019 @ 6:42pm
        Sep 21, 2019
        386 |
        May 20, 2018 @ 10:50am
        May 20, 2018

        Videos of Barnstable Mountain Bike

        Trail of Tears
        0:08 | 963 | Jun 9, 2019
        Highland Bike Park 2015 Cats Paw Train
        trail: Miguel
        4:26 | 720 | May 9, 2015
        Sandy Neck Fat Bike Classic 2022 - Cape Cod

        6:22 | 253 | Dec 6, 2022
        Bikes & BQQ | Friday Flip Out Ride @ TOT |...
        2:09 | 570 | Oct 22, 2018 , Barnstable

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        Freefall
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:09am (Pacific/Midway)
        1 day
        IdealdhowlandLarge tree down across trail just east of...
        Primal Whoop
        May 12, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/New_York)
        May 12, 2026
        DrydhowlandTrail Running Large tree down across trail, blocking trail

        Recent Trail Reports

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        dlafrenierecommentreportactivity #96213978
        Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:22am
        13 hours
        dhowlandaddreportactivity #96177695 and 21 more
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 1:31pm
        1 day
        capedcodaddreportactivity #96177677
        Jun 3, 2026 @ 1:30pm
        1 day
        capedcodcommenttrailactivity #96045907
        Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:56pm
        3 days
        Reginagadewishlistregionactivity #95938670
        May 31, 2026 @ 7:37am
        May 31, 2026

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        dlafrenierereportMei Li WayLooking into it!
        Jun 4, 2026 @ 3:22am
        13 hours
        capedcodtrailLittle HathawaysNeed chainsaw
        Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:56pm
        3 days
        Mtbiker1953reportMei Li BypassCut n cleared BY Bob Lauterbach
        May 20, 2026 @ 8:51am
        May 20, 2026
        dlafrenierereportAirport TrailIts actually on the green connector on the...
        Apr 27, 2026 @ 6:38am
        Apr 27, 2026
        Mtbiker1953reportAirport TrailWhere about?
        Apr 27, 2026 @ 5:20am
        Apr 27, 2026

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike349149 miles7,546 ft49 miles230 ft
        #413#1516003,4323823,618
        Horse2225 miles390 ft5 miles167 ft
        #1,720#97921144
        Hike393160 miles7,818 ft53 miles230 ft
        #338#160333,44114875
        Trail Running393160 miles7,818 ft53 miles230 ft
        #463#181133,443121,181
        Observed Trials11 mile16 ft1,237 ft10 ft
        7515
        ATV/ORV/OHV1214 miles75 ft2 miles16 ft
        #819#367974
        Snowshoe339133 miles6,654 ft42 miles230 ft
        #66#1883217
        Nordic Ski11 mile16 ft1,237 ft10 ft
        13

        Frequently Asked Questions About Barnstable

        What are the best places to ride in Barnstable?
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Barnstable?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Barnstable are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Barnstable?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Barnstable are:
        • July (523 activities)
        • August (411 activities)
        • September (358 activities)
        Check the Barnstable reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Barnstable?
        There are 36 parking locations listed in Barnstable. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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