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17.3 miles
Distance
1,054 ft
Climb
-1,062 ft
Descent
225 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
79 ft
Altitude min
89 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-18.8%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat
The expert loop of the 2016 Kona Mountain Bike Adventure Series Ride at Trail of Tears. This ride originates from the Race Lane parking lot instead of Camp Lyndon which is a private camp that was only rented for the day of the event.
This loop encompasses the majority of the trails in the West Barnstable Conservation Area while trying to ride them in the best direction (depending on who you talk to).
Detailed Description
MBAS '16 Expert Loop is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Barnstable Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 1,054 ft with a max elevation of 225 ft then descends -1,062 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 24, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance17 miles
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Avg time1 hr 23 min
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Altitude min79 ft
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Altitude start89 ft
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Altitude end79 ft
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Climb1,054 ft
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Descent-1,062 ft
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Grade max-18.8%
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Grade min30.6%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat4 miles
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC
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Physical ratingModerate
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Trail of Tears
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Borrowed a Specialized Epic EVO for some XC fun. What could go wrong? Now I know why they call it the Trail of Tears #failofthemonth
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