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1.1 miles
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:13:28
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
58 ft
Altitude min
127 ft
Altitude max
69 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
2,146 ft
Distance climb
2,461 ft
Distance down
1,148 ft
Distance flat
00:13:28
Avg time

Fort Apache Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis (Bourne)
    Bourne, Massachusetts
  • AKA
    Little Cove Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354674 in Trail Running
    • #116945 in Hiking
    • #1218 in Snowshoeing
    • #32186 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #986 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #12,086 in Trail Running
    • #4,565 in Hiking
    • #79 in Snowshoeing
    • #839 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
  • Land Owner
    State of Massachusetts

Fort Apache is a fun intermediate trail that is most commonly used to venture over to the Northern section of Otis.

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Family friendly

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 406 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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Fort Apache Trail Reports

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Nov 13, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/New_York)
7 hours
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail just pass rocket launcher going north
Mar 21, 2026 @ 7:18pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026 @ 3:54pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 21, 2026 @ 3:46pm (America/New_York)
Mar 21, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Jan 5, 2025 @ 9:56am
Jan 5, 2025
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on Nov 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fort Apache located?
      Fort Apache is located in Otis (Bourne), Bourne, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Otis (Bourne) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.65361, -70.59674.
      ▼ How hard is Fort Apache?
      Fort Apache is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fort Apache?
      Fort Apache has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 58 ft to 127 ft.
      ▼ Is Fort Apache a point to point trail?
      Fort Apache is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fort Apache?
      Fort Apache is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fort Apache?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fort Apache. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fort Apache? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fort Apache are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fort Apache?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Fort Apache. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fort Apache?
      Fort Apache is a very popular trail. There have been 888 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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