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1,900 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
119 ft
Altitude min
141 ft
Altitude max
136 ft
Altitude start
121 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
1,024 ft
Distance flat
00:02:20
Avg time
Keyes The Limit Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaClay Hill Conservation / Barnstable SF
Barnstable, Massachusetts -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop
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Year Opened2023
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Land OwnerThe State of Massachusetts
Keyes The Limit is a green singletrack trail within The Barnstable State Forest. The trail is named in honor of the former New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) director Phillip Keyes. This trail has a boulder that can be used as a bench to look over the forest. There is also a small rock feature on the trail. Overall this trail is a fun quick option within this trail system.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 104 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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(41.686970, -70.343830)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Keyes The Limit
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Where is Keyes The Limit located?
Keyes The Limit is located in Clay Hill Conservation / Barnstable SF, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Clay Hill Conservation / Barnstable SF trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.68697, -70.34383.
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How hard is Keyes The Limit?
Keyes The Limit is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Keyes The Limit?
Keyes The Limit has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 119 ft to 141 ft.
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Is Keyes The Limit a point to point trail?
Keyes The Limit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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