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5,151 ft
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
77 ft
Altitude min
129 ft
Altitude max
95 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
1,204 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
2,700 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

Danforth Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Barnstable Conservation Area (WBCA)
    Barnstable, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 50 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100369 in Trail Running
    • #116701 in Hiking
    • #19480 in Snowshoeing
    • #32030 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #706 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #637 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,022 in Trail Running
    • #4,550 in Hiking
    • #1,841 in Snowshoeing
    • #812 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

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AI Generated Description

Danforth Trail is a 5,151 ft popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Barnstable Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 66 ft blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 202 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,658 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Danforth Trail Trail Reports

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on Oct 3, 2026
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Directions to danforth-trail trailhead (41.688120, -70.408980)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Danforth Trail located?
      Danforth Trail is located in West Barnstable Conservation Area (WBCA), Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the West Barnstable Conservation Area (WBCA) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.68812, -70.40898.
      ▼ How hard is Danforth Trail?
      Danforth Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Danforth Trail?
      Danforth Trail has 66 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 77 ft to 129 ft.
      ▼ Is Danforth Trail a point to point trail?
      Danforth Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Danforth Trail?
      Danforth Trail is 5,151 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Danforth Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Danforth Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Danforth Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Danforth Trail are:
      • May (101 activities)
      • October (93 activities)
      • June (87 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Danforth Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Danforth Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Danforth Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Danforth Trail. The trail is 5,151 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Danforth Trail?
      Danforth Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,527 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,608 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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