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SaveOuter Cape trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes lakes and beaches. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Wellfleet, Truro and Cape Cod National Sea Shore - Wellfleet.
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- Mountain Bike
142 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Hike
365 trails
- Trail Running
365 trails
- Snowshoe
361 trails
Region Details
- 123
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Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 365
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 142
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 186
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 144
- Trails Hike
- 365
- Trails Trail Running
- 365
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 361
- Total Distance
- 203 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 67 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,490 ft
- Total Vertical
- 175 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 177 ft
- Reports
- 124
- Photos
- 51
- Completed Counter
- 22,815
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Popular Outer Cape Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 115 ft • 564 •
Features: This trail loops around the Province Lands, passing through pine forests, sandy dunes, and low-lying cranberry bogs. There are connections to both Herring Cove and Race Point beaches, as well as Bennett Pond. Enjoy a nice...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 91 ft • 365 •
This hilly loop starts from Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown. The route is 5.25 miles long. But with the trail extensions to Herring Cove Beach, Race Point Beach and Bennett Pond, two more miles can be added to your...
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 120 ft • 339 •
Features: This trail loops around the Province Lands, passing through pine forests, sandy dunes, and low-lying cranberry bogs. There are connections to both Herring Cove and Race Point beaches, as well as Bennett Pond. Enjoy a nice...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 62 ft • 266 •
Begins at the Salt Pond Visitors Center (Route 6) or Doane Rock Picnic area, both in Eastham, and runs to Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, intersecting with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. The trail provides a panoramic vista of the Atlantic...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 6 ft • 241 •
Complete re-paving done completed in 8/2019. Connects High Head to Head of the Meadow through Pilgrim Springs. This is a near-zero grade easy riding paved path in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Pilgrim Springs was the first freshwater...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,950 ft • 53 ft • 164 •
New constructed paved/paved-alternative path from Head of the Meadow Beach to Coast Guard Beach completed 8/2019. The .8 mile Old King's Highway segment from Head of the Meadow Road to Coast Guard Road is now renamed the Head of the...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,427 ft • 0 ft • 158 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 643 ft • 10 ft • 140 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Outer Cape Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 53 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
The last 2 miles of the Cape Cod Bay side of the bikepacking route. This section is scenic, offering water...
14 miles • 295 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
An unmarked, coastal bikepacking route crossing Wellfleet, connecting coastal open space along the shore...
14 miles • 483 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
A north-south, coastal bikepacking option in Truro near Cape Cod Bay, linking coastal open space and the...
7 miles • 280 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is the Formula U track for the Truro Sprint.
17 miles • 411 ft • 15 • Out & Back •
There are three checkpoints included in this route that allow for shorter rides of 7.0 miles, 12.5 miles,...
17 miles • 1,151 ft • 16 • Loop •
This is the Formula U tack for the Wellfleet Grand Prix
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Kara4Gw6B8 | wishlist | route | activity #107829503 | Nov 15, 2026 @ 7:20am 6 hours |
| update | event | activity #106344989 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:56pm Oct 21, 2026 | |
| Patriadz88OD | add | event | activity #106344979 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:56pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| dlafreniere | add | report | activity #104850760 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 10:04am Sep 29, 2026 |
| dlafreniere | add | report | activity #104849312 and 2 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:47am Sep 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Short but very steep and narrow trail. I had... | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:27am Jul 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fixed. Let us know if there are any other... | Jul 17, 2026 @ 3:23pm Jul 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Obstructed by fallen limbs and a tree. Also, a... | Jul 17, 2026 @ 2:31pm Jul 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a fantastic singletrack section.... | Aug 25, 2024 @ 3:46pm Aug 25, 2024 | ||
| report | "Is due"? Please provide more info so that we... | Sep 28, 2023 @ 6:36am Sep 28, 2023 |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 142 | 101 miles | 3,976 ft | 33 miles | 154 ft | 43 | 119 | 7 | 9,607 | |||
| E-Bike | 6 | 12 miles | 413 ft | 4 miles | 69 ft | 87 | 185 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 186 | 121 miles | 5,381 ft | 40 miles | 174 ft | 5 | 1 | 107 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 200 ft | 1 mile | 125 ft | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 144 | 108 miles | 4,393 ft | 35 miles | 154 ft | 5 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 365 | 203 miles | 9,488 ft | 67 miles | 174 ft | 6 | 124 | 6 | 903 | |||
| Trail Running | 365 | 203 miles | 9,488 ft | 67 miles | 174 ft | 2 | 124 | 4 | 570 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1,903 ft | 20 ft | 751 ft | 20 ft | 5 | ||||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 804 ft | 3 ft | |||||||||
| Snowshoe | 361 | 202 miles | 9,469 ft | 66 miles | 174 ft | 35 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Outer Cape?
Outer Cape has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Outer Cape?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Outer Cape are:
- Nauset Marsh Bike Path (4.1/5)
- Clapp's & Duck Ponds Trail (4.1/5)
- Province Lands Bike Trail - Beech Forest Spur (0/5)
- ECG - Head of the Meadow Bicycle Path (0/5)
- Province Lands Bike Trail - Visitor Center Spur (0/5)
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What is the longest trail in Outer Cape?
The longest trail in Outer Cape is Province Lands Bike Trail - Herring Cover Spur to Race Point Spur at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Outer Cape?
The best hiking trails in Outer Cape are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Outer Cape?
The best trail running trails in Outer Cape are:
- Standish Connector
- Nauset Marsh Trail
- Small Nauset Bay Trail
- Beech Forest Trail
- Lighthouse Connector
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How many trails are in Outer Cape?
Outer Cape has a total of 365 trails. Of those, 142 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Outer Cape to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Outer Cape?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Outer Cape is Province Lands Bike Trail - Herring Cover Spur to Race Point Spur with 120 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Outer Cape?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Outer Cape is Province Lands Bike Trail - Herring Cover Spur to Race Point Spur with 120 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Outer Cape?
Outer Cape supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Outer Cape?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Outer Cape is Bike Trail Connector with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Outer Cape?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Outer Cape. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Outer Cape?
The overall region status for Outer Cape is Clear / Green. Out of 74 trails:
- Clear / Green: 66
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Outer Cape?
Yes, Outer Cape supports e-bike riding. There are 6 trails in Outer Cape that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Outer Cape?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Outer Cape are:
- Cape Cod Coastal Bikepacking Route: Provincetown
- Cape Cod Coastal Bikepacking Route: Wellfleet
- Cape Cod Coastal Bikepacking Route: Truro
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What are the top sights to see in Outer Cape?
There are 2 notable sights in Outer Cape. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Outer Cape.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Outer Cape?
The most popular Strava segments in Outer Cape are:
- Ocean View Steep Section (18,590 athletes)
- Wellfleet Ocean View (18,050 athletes)
- Walsh Way to S. Highand (11,163 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Outer Cape?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Outer Cape are:
- Nauset Marsh Bike Path
- Clapp's & Duck Ponds Trail
- Province Lands Bike Trail - Beech Forest Spur
- ECG - Head of the Meadow Bicycle Path
- Province Lands Bike Trail - Visitor Center Spur
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Outer Cape?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Outer Cape are:
- Nauset Marsh Bike Path (5/5)
- Clapp's & Duck Ponds Trail (5/5)
- Province Lands Bike Trail - Beech Forest Spur (0/5)
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