more stats
2,654 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
81 ft
Altitude min
121 ft
Altitude max
113 ft
Altitude start
112 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
958 ft
Distance climb
1,270 ft
Distance down
427 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Tim Sullivan Loop 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
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #237343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344296 in Trail Running
    • #313961 in Hiking
    • #23729 in Snowshoeing
    • #34733 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,383 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,303 in Trail Running
    • #11,339 in Hiking
    • #2,558 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,250 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
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Town of Barnstable

Tim Sullivan Loop is a Singletrack trail following old fairways of the abandoned frisbee golf course. There are some natural rock features and rock gardens.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 76 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Tim Sullivan Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
reporter Lots of downed branches...the proper line should be defined with logs as it is very confusing currently.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
Cut n cleared w/ Bob L
Jul 5, 2026 @ 6:06pm (America/New_York)
Jul 5, 2026
Tree across trail, need chain saw
Jun 3, 2026 @ 11:09am (Pacific/Midway)
Jun 3, 2026
Not an issue per se but large parts of the southeast portion of this trail are mere suggestions. Easy to follow with a GPS track and a bike...
Jul 8, 2025 @ 5:39am
Jul 8, 2025
reporter Trimmed on nemba work day
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      13 miles • 788 ft • 24 •
      This is the Formula U track for the Old Jail Lane Grand Prix

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tim Sullivan Loop located?
      Tim Sullivan Loop 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 41.69057, -70.33463.
      ▼ How hard is Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Tim Sullivan Loop 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 Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Tim Sullivan Loop has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 81 ft to 121 ft.
      ▼ Is Tim Sullivan Loop a point to point trail?
      Tim Sullivan Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Tim Sullivan Loop is 2,654 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tim Sullivan Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tim Sullivan Loop are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tim Sullivan Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tim Sullivan Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Tim Sullivan Loop. The trail is 2,654 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tim Sullivan Loop?
      Tim Sullivan Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 298 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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