more stats
2,087 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
60 ft
Altitude min
110 ft
Altitude max
86 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
988 ft
Distance climb
856 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

Captain's Logs Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Old Jail Lane / Hathaway's Pond
    Barnstable, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

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Captain's Logs is a 2,087 ft moderately popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Barnstable Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 52 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 106 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:49pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
reporter Western leg of Captains Log needs some lopping of face slappers.
Jul 3, 2024 @ 4:32am
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Mar 6, 2024 @ 5:59am
Mar 6, 2024
reporter Cleared by Scott K
Mar 1, 2024 @ 10:01am
Mar 1, 2024
large tree chainsaw needed
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Captain's Logs located?
      Captain's Logs is located in Old Jail Lane / Hathaway's Pond, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Old Jail Lane / Hathaway's Pond trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.69876, -70.3188.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Captain's Logs?
      Captain's Logs has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 60 ft to 110 ft.
      ▼ Is Captain's Logs a point to point trail?
      Captain's Logs is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Captain's Logs?
      Captain's Logs is 2,087 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Captain's Logs?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Captain's Logs. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Captain's Logs?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Captain's Logs are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Captain's Logs? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Captain's Logs are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Captain's Logs?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Captain's Logs. The trail is 2,087 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Captain's Logs?
      Captain's Logs is a moderately popular trail. There have been 321 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 344 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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