9.3 miles
Distance
802 ft
Climb
-801 ft
Descent
124 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
15 ft
Altitude min
32 ft
Altitude start
33 ft
Altitude end
-26.1%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Badlands Yarmouth, 10 mile loop

Detailed Description
Badlands is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Yarmouth Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 802 ft with a max elevation of 124 ft then descends -801 ft.

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  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 1, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 49 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    15 ft
  • Altitude start
    32 ft
  • Altitude end
    33 ft
  • Climb
    802 ft
  • Descent
    -801 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.1%
  • Grade min
    22.9%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Black Racer
    Jul 1, 2026 @ 11:29am (America/New_York)
    Jul 1, 2026
    Large tree down on black racer right before the intersection with high power walk around is a bit of a challenge
    Do Drop In
    Mar 24, 2024 @ 2:03am
    Mar 24, 2024
    Clear but always needs some trimming. Note to Dave: This is also most definitely a “Blue” if not “Black” trail. Definitely not Green. I meant to tell you yesterday as well.
    Wedding Band
    Mar 23, 2024 @ 4:11am
    Mar 23, 2024
    Note to Dave L: You may want. Consider changing from Green to Blue difficulty.
    Badlands Hill
    Mar 21, 2024 @ 2:21pm
    Mar 21, 2024
    Frank, Brian, and Doug removed all problems today reporter
    CC Pathways
    Jan 8, 2024 @ 8:53am
    Jan 8, 2024
    Muddy in spots.
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