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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Upper 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 thousands of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Snowshoeing, Horseback, E-Biking and Dirtbiking. Popular destinations include Falmouth, Bourne and Sandwich.
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- Mountain Bike
1,416 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Horse
130 trails
- Hike
1,428 trails
- Trail Running
1,428 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- Snowshoe
886 trails
Region Details
- 359
- 9
- 549
- 359
- 130
- 10
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,428
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,416
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 628
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 21
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 795
- Trails Horse
- 130
- Trails Hike
- 1,428
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,428
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails Observed Trials
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 886
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 489 miles
- Total Descent
- 33,426 ft
- Total Vertical
- 286 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 287 ft
- Reports
- 3,440
- Photos
- 1,382
- Completed Counter
- 78,036
Sub Regions
- Bourne (364)
- Baxendale Woods (10)
- Bourne Sisters (15)
- Bournedale Woods/Nightingale Pond (68)
- Cataumet Greenway & Red Brook Pond (24)
- Four Ponds Conservation / Pocasset SF (81)
- Joint Base Cape Cod (1)
- Little Bay / Monks Park (23)
- Otis (Bourne) (70)
- Red Brook Pond Conservation Area (12)
- Seawatch Open Space (12)
- South East Bourne (23)
- Falmouth (485)
- Beebe Woods (40)
- Collins Woodlot / Kettle Holes (43)
- Coonamessett Greenway (57)
- Crane Wildlife Management Area - North (53)
- Crane Wildlife Management Area - South (20)
- Devils Lane (MBL) (6)
- Long Pond (31)
- Mares Pond Reservation (13)
- Mock Moraine Conservation Area (14)
- Otis (Falmouth) (79)
- Oyster Pond Headwaters (10)
- Peterson Farm (15)
- SOO (South of Otis) (54)
- WHOI Campus Trails (7)
- Mashpee (228)
- Sandwich (338)
Popular Upper Cape Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,228 ft • 69 ft • 961 •
Park your car and get ready for a little climb, some nice roots and rock gardens and a crossing.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,930 ft • 37 ft • 830 •
After you cross the powerlines, this trail starts and you'll come to a four-way cross path, follow the path to the right down a short hill and after a couple hundred yards you'll enter the . Bring momentum and try to clear the walls....
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,655 ft • 42 ft • 792 •
This trail runs along Route 28 in a north and south direction, you're either heading into the Otis network or ending your ride on this trail. This trail is buff, fast, and has some berms. It is a lot of fun to ride.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,204 ft • 18 ft • 690 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 18 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,854 ft • 8 ft • 688 •
Look for the super fast section ahead, open it up and go as fast as your lungs and legs allow on one of the most fun sections of packed dirt on the Cape.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,194 ft • 0 ft • 573 •
is a great way to stay out of the dry dust of " ".
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,209 ft • 74 ft • 566 •
Great trail, well ridden and heading south has a fun strava segment called Climb. To the north is the trail and to the south the .
Upper Cape Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 1,912 ft • 43 • Point to Point •
Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,057 ft • 1 • Out & Back •
Nice ride from 151 out to Monks Cove on Buzzards Bay and back again. Careful crossing 28, most of the ride...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,361 ft • 23 • Loop •
This is a tentative loop for the CCNEMBA Spring Fling 2024
★ 3.5 • 42 miles • 981 ft • 19 • Loop •
This route was designed with gravel bikes in mind, but a mountain bike is a viable option. It is a mix of...
35 miles • 2,483 ft • 32 • Point to Point •
Leg #1 – Woods Hole to Sandwich Your challenge begins in the scenic village of Woods Hole in Falmouth....
Photos of Upper Cape Mountain Bike
Videos of Upper Cape Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Happy Trail Otis (Falmouth) | Sep 8, 2026 @ 1:54pm (America/New_York) Sep 8, 2026 | Unknown | peterrioux | ||
| Jaja's Otis (Falmouth) | Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:31pm (America/New_York) Sep 8, 2026 | Unknown | DaveG8487 | Needs trimming | |
| Upper Shawme Lake View Trail Sandwich | Aug 30, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/New_York) Aug 30, 2026 | Unknown | ricardonovhor | Hike South loop sandwich Ma down tree needs... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| dlafreniere | update | poi | activity #103497739 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:34pm 1 day |
| peterrioux | add | report | activity #103403051 and 1 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:00am 3 days |
| DaveG8487 | add | report | activity #103380062 and 1 more | Sep 8, 2026 @ 5:29pm Sep 8, 2026 |
| zaWBoj | add | photo | activity #103370433 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 3:06pm Sep 8, 2026 |
| Tzessin1 | wishlist | region | activity #103147745 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 6:43pm Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Overgrown and the decent is loose/steep. ... | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:37pm Sep 5, 2026 | ||
| report | Is this clear? It is green. | Aug 28, 2026 @ 3:27pm Aug 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Great, thanks! | Aug 14, 2026 @ 1:02pm Aug 14, 2026 | ||
| report | Got it, Thanks. Full speed ahead. | Aug 13, 2026 @ 8:14am Aug 13, 2026 | ||
| report | Near the green trail marked connector to extra... | Aug 12, 2026 @ 6:26am Aug 12, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Completionist - Otis (Bourne) - CC10002 awarded -
Completionist - Green Briar/Pine Hill - CC10009 awarded -
Completionist - Sandwich Game Farm - CC100010 awarded -
Completionist - Pickerel Cove - CC10007 awarded -
Completionist - Peterson Farm - CC100010 awarded -
Completionist - Lowell-Holly/Ryder - CC10009 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Skate Board Park | skill park | Sandwich |
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 | 1,416 | 485 miles | 32,881 ft | 165 miles | 285 ft | 1,225 | 3,435 | 103 | 34,914 | |||
| E-Bike | 8 | 22 miles | 217 ft | 6 miles | 102 ft | 3 | 1,721 | 3 | 823 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 628 | 253 miles | 11,060 ft | 82 miles | 285 ft | 5 | 56 | 10 | 242 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 21 | 32 miles | 535 ft | 10 miles | 246 ft | 4 | 39 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 795 | 330 miles | 21,932 ft | 115 miles | 285 ft | 163 | 1 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 130 | 55 miles | 2,346 ft | 18 miles | 256 ft | 2 | 344 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Hike | 1,428 | 489 miles | 33,425 ft | 166 miles | 285 ft | 138 | 3,439 | 14 | 1,376 | |||
| Trail Running | 1,428 | 489 miles | 33,425 ft | 166 miles | 285 ft | 4 | 3,439 | 14 | 1,777 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 4 miles | 230 ft | 2 miles | 108 ft | 116 | 31 | |||||
| Observed Trials | 1 | 1,299 ft | 30 ft | 305 ft | 39 ft | 1 | 9 | 5 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 1,414 ft | 30 ft | 305 ft | 43 ft | 118 | 7 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 1,299 ft | 30 ft | 305 ft | 39 ft | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 886 | 356 miles | 24,324 ft | 123 miles | 285 ft | 1,136 | 3 | 25 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 1,877 ft | 36 ft | 407 ft | 115 ft | 4 | 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Upper Cape?
Upper Cape has 41 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Cape?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Cape are:
- Aya's Wild Ride (4.4/5)
- Rockhopper (4.4/5)
- Discovery Hill Summit Trail (4.3/5)
- Spinnah (4.3/5)
- Slap 'n Tickle Trail (4.3/5)
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What is the longest trail in Upper Cape?
The longest trail in Upper Cape is Shining Sea Bikeway at 10.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Upper Cape?
The best hiking trails in Upper Cape are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Upper Cape?
The best trail running trails in Upper Cape are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Upper Cape?
The best dirtbiking trails in Upper Cape are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Upper Cape?
Upper Cape has a total of 1,428 trails. Of those, 1,416 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Upper Cape to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Upper Cape?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Upper Cape is Moraine Trail North with 512 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Upper Cape?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Upper Cape is Moraine Trail North with 561 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Upper Cape?
Upper Cape supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing.
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What bike services are there in Upper Cape?
The following bike services are available in Upper Cape:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Upper Cape?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Upper Cape is Cutoff with an average grade of 12%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Upper Cape?
Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Upper Cape. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Upper Cape?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Upper Cape are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Upper Cape?
The overall region status for Upper Cape is Clear / Green. Out of 809 trails:
- Clear / Green: 745
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 24
- Significant Issue / Amber: 37
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Upper Cape?
Yes, Upper Cape supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Upper 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 Upper Cape?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Upper Cape are: View all mountain biking routes in Upper Cape.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Upper Cape?
The most popular Strava segments in Upper Cape are:
- Shining Sea Strech (14,530 athletes)
- Meredith's sprint (12,085 athletes)
- Service Road - Overlook to Winnies Way (6,166 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Upper Cape?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Upper Cape. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Upper Cape.
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What trails are closed in Upper Cape?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Upper Cape. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 745
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 24
- Significant Issue / Amber: 37
- Closed: 3
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Are there local clubs or events in Upper Cape?
There are 3 upcoming events in Upper Cape. View upcoming events.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Upper Cape?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Upper Cape are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Upper Cape?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Upper Cape are:
- Half Pipe Trail (4.5/5)
- Spinnah (5/5)
- Highway Trail (4.7/5)
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