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      The Maple Swamp conservation lands consist of 500 acres of upland property that are composed of 25 different parcels. Located on the Service Road between exits 3 and 4, Maple Swamps’ vast 500 acre property also has some of the most diverse topography on Cape Cod. Ranching from 40 feet above sea level to 250 feet above sea level, Maple Swamp has spectacular views north across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown and south to Vineyard Sound. Vegetation on the property includes oaks, pines, holly, hickory and maple trees.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      AKA: Maple Swamp
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: Town of Sandwich
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      The main parking lot is located off of the Service Road between exit 3 and 4. The second large parking lot is at 94 Popple Bottom Road, it is a water tower and offers easier access to the southern part of Maple Swamp.
      Disclaimer:
      Mountain bikers must remain on the designated mountain bike trails. Mountain biking is prohibited on "Jacob's Ladder (Lower)", "Jacob's Ladder (Upper)", "Ridgeway Trail", "West South Hill Trail", and "Tarragon Trail".
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      Region Details
      • 18
      • 20
      • 27
      • 19

      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 19, 2022
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      91
      Trails Mountain Bike
      88
      Trails Horse
      20
      Trails Hike
      95
      Trails Trail Running
      95
      Trails Snowshoe
      92
      Total Distance
      36 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      14 miles
      Total Descent
      3,274 ft
      Total Vertical
      190 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      248 ft
      Reports
      194
      Photos
      16
      Ridden Counter
      4,433

      Photos of Maple Swamp Conservation Area Mountain Bike

      trail: Tee Pee
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      Mar 19, 2023 @ 9:51am
      Mar 19, 2023
      trail: Blueridge
      0 |
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 7:18am
      Mar 8, 2023
      trail: Tee Pee
      0 |
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 7:15am
      Mar 8, 2023
      trail: Blueridge
      20 |
      Dec 10, 2022 @ 7:14am
      Dec 10, 2022
      trail: Blueridge
      26 |
      Dec 10, 2022 @ 7:14am
      Dec 10, 2022
      report
      trail: Snake Milk
      3 |
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 9:14am
      Dec 5, 2022
      trail: Sasquatch
      18 |
      Nov 26, 2022 @ 9:15am
      Nov 26, 2022
      trail: Sasquatch
      23 |
      Nov 26, 2022 @ 9:15am
      Nov 26, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1587597jnaidorfaddreportSasquatch and 14 more
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 4:40pm
      Mar 24, 2023
      user #1497974Kdrex1addphoto in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
      Mar 19, 2023 @ 9:51am
      Mar 19, 2023
      user #3258937bkanddkaddreportBest of Luck and 7 more
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Mar 9, 2023
      user #2466394audfreemanaddphoto in My City and 1 more
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 7:15am
      Mar 8, 2023
      user #1963974dlafreniereaddtrailNorthwest Passage 1 and 1 more
      Mar 5, 2023 @ 8:04pm
      Mar 5, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2466394audfreemantrailJawbonesExcellent continuous XC flow style trail....
      Aug 27, 2022 @ 11:54am
      Aug 27, 2022
      user #2466394audfreemantrailHook, Line, and SinkerRelatively new trail, really nice XC style...
      Aug 27, 2022 @ 11:51am
      Aug 27, 2022
      user #2191468River152trailBlackridgeInteresting trail but killer climb at the end
      Jun 13, 2022 @ 6:04pm
      Jun 13, 2022
      user #1943648Jcb1801trailSpinal TapFun trail and great way to end a ride. If the...
      May 28, 2022 @ 6:03pm
      May 28, 2022
      user #2191468River152trailSnake MilkFun trail that definitely reminds you of...
      Apr 1, 2022 @ 6:40pm
      Apr 1, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Oak Ridge 2 4 11 km
      Old Sandwich Game Farm WMA 31 51.5 km
      West Barnstable Conservation Area (WBCA) 33 45 9 21.9 km
      Green Briar / Pine Hill 2 102.4 km
      Discovery Hill Conservation Land 4 15 16 22.5 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike8834 miles2,959 ft13 miles190 ft
      #6,934#2,950611943224
      Horse209 miles591 ft4 miles148 ft
      #1,50520
      Hike9536 miles3,274 ft14 miles190 ft
      #6,058#2,809219432
      Trail Running9536 miles3,274 ft14 miles190 ft
      #6,059#2,81019436
      Snowshoe9236 miles3,202 ft14 miles190 ft
      #316#18722
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