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      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. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes lakes, views and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Falmouth, Bourne and Sandwich.
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      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
      3,489
      Photos
      1,440
      Completed Counter
      79,228

      Popular Upper Cape Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,228 ft • 69 ft • 963 •
      Park your car and get ready for a little climb, some nice roots and rock gardens and a powerline crossing.
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,930 ft • 37 ft • 834 •
      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 half pipe. Bring momentum and try to clear the...
      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 3,655 ft • 42 ft • 796 •
      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 ★ 4.5 • 948 ft • 13 ft • 706 •
      Trail runs behind a dog kennel, hence the name.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,204 ft • 18 ft • 694 •
      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 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,854 ft • 8 ft • 691 •
      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 •
      Lisa's is a great way to stay out of the dry dust of "Country Berms".
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,209 ft • 74 ft • 566 •
      Great trail, well ridden and heading south has a fun strava segment called Happy Climb. To the north is the Country Berms trail and to the south the West Side Trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 8 rides

      Yesterday

      • 12 rides
      Past Week
      • 143 rides

      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 • 15 miles • 1,361 ft • 23 • Loop •
      This is a tentative loop for the CCNEMBA Spring Fling 2024
      ★ 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...
      ★ 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....
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 682 ft • 12 •
      Tech rock features and some flow.

      Photos of Upper Cape Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Upper Cape Mountain Bike

      New England Rocks
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      trail: Graveyard
      0:37 | 362 | Jul 19, 2020
      Friday Fail nose dive
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      trail: Backdoor
      0:06 | 171 | Jan 10, 2020
      Heaven's Gate
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      0:30 | 805 | May 10, 2016
      Biking
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      trail: Sand Pit
      0:43 | 130 | Apr 14, 2013
      Maple Swamp Cape Cod MTB
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      trail: Snake Milk
      6:24 | 6 | Oct 21, 2026 , Sandwich
      O Assombroso
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      0:42 | 379 | Mar 4, 2012
      Yawgoog camp 9 The exit trail
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      0:56 | 172 | Jan 8, 2012
      Dirtyflows Season 2011
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      4:28 | 9350 | Jan 2, 2012

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Recent Comments

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      dlafrenierereportAcademy X-CountryHas this been cleared as it shows as green?
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      jglover27reportSasquatchThanks Steve
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:50am
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      Mtbiker1953reportKettle HoleCleared… double report
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      BDR59reportJohnson TrailYeah, way too much tree to lift. One chainsaw...
      Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:59pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1,416485 miles32,881 ft165 miles285 ft
      1,2783,48410435,484
      E-Bike822 miles217 ft6 miles102 ft
      41,7193884
      Gravel Bike628253 miles11,060 ft82 miles285 ft
      57110259
      Adaptive Bike2132 miles535 ft10 miles246 ft
      43535
      Winter Fat Bike795330 miles21,932 ft115 miles285 ft
      21413
      Horse13055 miles2,346 ft18 miles256 ft
      234919
      Hike1,428489 miles33,425 ft166 miles285 ft
      1383,489141,425
      Trail Running1,428489 miles33,425 ft166 miles285 ft
      83,489141,826
      Dirtbike/Moto54 miles230 ft2 miles108 ft
      10631
      Observed Trials11,299 ft30 ft305 ft39 ft
      185
      ATV/ORV/OHV21,414 ft30 ft305 ft43 ft
      1087
      Snowmobile11,299 ft30 ft305 ft39 ft
      21
      Snowshoe886356 miles24,324 ft122 miles285 ft
      1,207325
      Nordic Ski21,877 ft36 ft407 ft115 ft
      331

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Cape?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Upper Cape are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Upper Cape?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Upper Cape are:
      • August (788 activities)
      • September (670 activities)
      • July (647 activities)
      Check the Upper Cape reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Upper Cape?
      The longest trail in Upper Cape is Shining Sea Bikeway at 17.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Upper Cape?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Upper Cape?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Upper Cape?
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 156 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ 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 171 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Upper Cape?
      Upper Cape supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowshoeing.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Upper Cape?
      The following bike services are available in Upper Cape:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      Browse the full Upper Cape directory for details.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Upper Cape?
      The overall region status for Upper Cape is Clear / Green. Out of 813 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 751
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 38
      • Closed: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Upper Cape?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Upper Cape:
      • Ideal: 1 trail
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Upper Cape trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Upper Cape?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Upper Cape?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Upper Cape are:
      • AM (580 activities)
      • XC (326 activities)
      • Trials (36 activities)
      • Adaptive MTB (25 activities)
      • Fat (13 activities)
      Check the Upper Cape activity logs for more details.
      ▼ 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)
      View all Strava segments in Upper Cape.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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: 751
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 21
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 38
      • Closed: 3
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Upper Cape?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Upper Cape?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Upper Cape are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Upper Cape.
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