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902 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
79 ft
Altitude min
99 ft
Altitude max
97 ft
Altitude start
98 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:01:20
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Pond-Well 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 [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

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Pond-Well is a 902 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 18 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 336 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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  • Very Dry
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        Directions to pondwell trailhead (41.694890, -70.338850)

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        Routes with this trail

        5.0 28 miles 1,912 ft 43 Point to Point
        Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
        38 miles 2,284 ft 50 Point to Point
        Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...
        28 miles 1,919 ft 44 Point to Point
        Leg #2 – Sandwich to Hyannis The second leg of this journey (and segment) starts as you pass the guard...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pond-Well

        Where is Pond-Well located?
        Pond-Well 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 41.69489, -70.33885.
        How hard is Pond-Well?
        Pond-Well is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Pond-Well?
        Pond-Well has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 79 ft to 99 ft.
        Is Pond-Well a point to point trail?
        Pond-Well is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Pond-Well?
        Pond-Well is 902 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Pond-Well?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pond-Well. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Pond-Well?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pond-Well are:
        • September (5 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • December (1 activities)
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        How do I access Pond-Well? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pond-Well are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Pond-Well?
        The estimated time to ride Pond-Well is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 902 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Pond-Well?
        Pond-Well is a very popular trail. There have been 1,121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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