Three trailhead parking areas provide easy access to the network. the largest being the Service Rd. entrance located off Rt. 149 just south of Route 6 (pictured left). Take the Service Road and drive about 1/10 of a mile - the trailhead is located on the left under the powerlines.

The second lot is at Farmersville Rd. off Race Lane. Take Rt. 149 to Race Ln. and head west. After about 1 1/2 miles, look for the parking area on the right.

The third area is on Popple Bottom Road, just north of the Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course. Take Popple Bottom Rd. off Rt. 149 and look for the entrance on your right.

Comprising 1,114 acres, the West Barnstable Conservation Area is Barnstable's largest dedicated conservation tract. As previously mentioned, these trails offer various types of terrain, both smooth, technical and in-between. The forest is a mixture of pine and oak, along with small amounts of fir and other tree species. This network follows the Barnstable powerlines down to the Sandwich border at Chase Rd. Doubletrack and fire roads also crisscross the entire parcel, providing even more riding opportunities. Be aware that hunting is allowed within the area in-season. A Town-operated shooting range is also in close proximity, and gunfire is not an uncommon ride soundtrack.

When at the Service Rd. entrance, follow the powerlines for about 30 yds. until you see a small trail angling off the left (pictured right). This will take you into the beginning of the network on the Rt. 149 side. The trail will then fork - the right trail is more smooth and rolling with loam/pine needle-type singletrack. The left will take you on a much more technical, hardpack route.

Keep in mind that both trails are very twisty, with s-curves and short, steep climbs. From either of these you can go in any number of directions on outlets and completely different trails. Have fun but remember to respect the rights of others - horseback riders and hikers also frequent this network often.