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Shining Sea Bikeway

Massachusetts

GravelGravel Biking
10.3 miDistance
120 ftGain
GravelSurface
Point To PointRoute Type

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Shining Sea Bikeway is a 10.3-mile bike trail in Massachusetts, managed by the Town of Falmouth and beginning right at the edge of Falmouth itself. It's rated easy, making it a straightforward choice for riders who want mileage without much effort. The route runs point to point, so plan on either arranging a shuttle or riding back the way you came. Climbing is minimal: about 120 feet over the full one-way length, with no significant hills to contend with. Doubling back simply doubles that modest figure. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable seasons to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Woods Hole Golf Club weather station put July and August highs around 79°F, easing to about 73°F in September. For time off the bike, The Cape Cod Way is about 1.7 miles away, while Great Hay Trail and Long River Trail sit within about 9 miles.

Trail Information

Trail Details
Distance10.3 mi
Elevation Gain120 ft
Route TypePoint To Point
SurfaceGravel
Trail Character
Style
Cross Country Xc
E-BikesAll E-Bikes
Access & System
Managing AgencyTown of Falmouth
Seasons & Safety
Best SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall

Best conditions spring through fall; winter riding possible but can be windy and cold along the exposed coastal sections.

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At a Glance

10.3 mi
120 ft gain
Gravel

Location

Shining Sea Bikeway

Massachusetts

Data source: llm mtb

Facts about this place

The climb

Total climbing
120 ft
Length
10 mi
Shape
Point to point

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–79°F and lows of 48–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Woods Hole Golf Club, MA weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan39° high25° low
  2. Feb40° high25° low
  3. Mar45° high30° low
  4. Apr55° high39° low
  5. May64° high48° low
  6. Jun72° high58° low
  7. Jul79° high64° low
  8. Aug79° high64° low
  9. Sep73° high59° low
  10. Oct62° high49° low
  11. Nov53° high40° low
  12. Dec45° high32° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Falmouth, Massachusetts · 0.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Shining Sea Bikeway

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    39° / 25°

  2. Feb

    40° / 25°

  3. Mar

    45° / 30°

  4. Apr

    55° / 39°

  5. May

    64° / 48°

  6. Jun

    72° / 58°

  7. Jul

    79° / 64°

  8. Aug

    79° / 64°

  9. Sep

    73° / 59°

  10. Oct

    62° / 49°

  11. Nov

    53° / 40°

  12. Dec

    45° / 32°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Woods Hole Golf Club, MA, 2.5 mi away at 80 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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