more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:21:17
Avg time
137 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
258 ft
Altitude max
120 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
3,553 ft
Distance climb
2,270 ft
Distance down
2,136 ft
Distance flat
00:21:17
Avg time

Lighthouse Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis (Bourne)
    Bourne, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #51743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351521 in Trail Running
    • #102249 in Hiking
    • #20378 in Snowshoeing
    • #32302 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #715 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,950 in Trail Running
    • #3,623 in Hiking
    • #1,955 in Snowshoeing
    • #856 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Town of Bourne

A little bit of a climb on some excellent trail up to an old foundation for a lighthouse. The foundation is at about 200' ft and from there you can head down the Lighthouse Downhill Trail or down the Bushwhack Trail.

Access Info Restricted Access

**Located on base property and is off-limits as well as any trail east of Cole Road. If caught you may be escorted off base land or charged with trespassing.**

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 63 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 798 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Directions to lighthouse-climb trailhead (41.649870, -70.583050)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lighthouse Climb located?
      Lighthouse Climb is located in Otis (Bourne), Bourne, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Otis (Bourne) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.64987, -70.58305.
      ▼ How hard is Lighthouse Climb?
      Lighthouse Climb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lighthouse Climb?
      Lighthouse Climb has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 258 ft.
      ▼ Is Lighthouse Climb a point to point trail?
      Lighthouse Climb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lighthouse Climb?
      Lighthouse Climb is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lighthouse Climb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lighthouse Climb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lighthouse Climb?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lighthouse Climb are:
      • June (42 activities)
      • July (35 activities)
      • August (34 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lighthouse Climb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lighthouse Climb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lighthouse Climb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Lighthouse Climb. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lighthouse Climb?
      Lighthouse Climb is a very popular trail. There have been 2,394 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,436 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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