more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:12:02
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
30 ft
Altitude min
57 ft
Altitude max
55 ft
Altitude start
49 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,772 ft
Distance climb
1,673 ft
Distance down
3,330 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
Avg time

Lurking Shadow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Willow Street
    Barnstable, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #305251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #412394 in Trail Running
    • #414062 in Hiking
    • #32426 in Snowshoeing
    • #42997 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #10,156 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #14,647 in Trail Running
    • #14,880 in Hiking
    • #4,535 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,523 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
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

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AI Generated Description

Lurking Shadow is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Barnstable Massachusetts. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 74 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Lurking Shadow Trail Reports

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Jul 8, 2025 @ 5:52am
Jul 8, 2025
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Oct 21, 2024 @ 10:37am
Oct 21, 2024
Aug 5, 2024 @ 11:35am
Aug 5, 2024
Trimming needed with a few trees down.
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      apgarscore apgarscore
      The part just south of Mary Dunn powerlines is completely overgrown
      Tobyworks
      This trail is pretty raw. Looks like someone is making runaround’s for falling trees and stuff, but generally unrefined

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lurking Shadow located?
      Lurking Shadow is located in Willow Street, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Willow Street trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.67607, -70.28361.
      ▼ How hard is Lurking Shadow?
      Lurking Shadow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lurking Shadow?
      Lurking Shadow has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 30 ft to 57 ft.
      ▼ Is Lurking Shadow a point to point trail?
      Lurking Shadow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lurking Shadow?
      Lurking Shadow is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lurking Shadow?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lurking Shadow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lurking Shadow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lurking Shadow are:
      • August (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lurking Shadow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lurking Shadow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lurking Shadow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Lurking Shadow. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lurking Shadow?
      Lurking Shadow is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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