more stats
1,286 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
92 ft
Altitude min
113 ft
Altitude max
112 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

First Class Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Old Jail Lane / Hathaway's Pond
    Barnstable, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21896 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99507 in Trail Running
    • #101621 in Hiking
    • #26420 in Snowshoeing
    • #37403 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #257 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,965 in Trail Running
    • #3,580 in Hiking
    • #3,145 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,654 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

First Class is one of the two new additions to the Cape Cod Community College trail network. This trail features a nice berm on one of the switchbacks, a bench cut, and some natural rock faces to ride over.

Tags
BermsFamily friendlyRock slabs
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 279 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Jul 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Class located?
      First Class 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 41.6914, -70.33915.
      ▼ How hard is First Class?
      First Class is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Class?
      First Class has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 92 ft to 113 ft.
      ▼ Is First Class a point to point trail?
      First Class is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Class?
      First Class is 1,286 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Class?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Class. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access First Class? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Class are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Class?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride First Class. The trail is 1,286 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Class?
      First Class is a very popular trail. There have been 843 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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