West Barnstable Conservation Area (Trail of Tears)
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What is West Barnstable Conservation Area (Trail of Tears) like?
At ~1,200 acres, this is the largest town conservation area on Cape Cod, famous among riders as the 'Trail of Tears' (TOT). Roughly 20+ miles of twisty, rolling singletrack wind through pine-oak forest with short technical climbs, rock gardens, and patches of soft sand. Primarily a mountain-biking destination, it's also popular for hiking, trail running, and cross-country skiing. Note: hunting is permitted in season, so wear blaze orange in fall/winter.
Plan your walk
West Barnstable Conservation Area (Trail of Tears)
Popple Bottom Road / Service Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668
When should you go?
Best time to go
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What’s the trail like?
- Length
- Not noted
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Surface
- Natural trail
- Dogs
- Allowed (leashed)
- Kids
- Not noted
- Accessible
- Not noted
- Views
- Not noted
- Good for
- Mountain biking
What should you know before you go?
Parking
Trailhead lots off Popple Bottom Road and along the Service Road; additional access off Route 149.
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Managed by
Town of Barnstable Conservation Division
What you'll see
Forest, Mountain biking, Dog-friendly
Where is the trailhead?
Popple Bottom Road / Service Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668.