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SaveMendon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking and Gravel Biking. Trails here are often rocky. Scenery includes lookout tower and summits. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and boardwalks. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Mendon Town Forest, Quissett Wildlife Management Area and Meadow Brook Uplands.
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- Mountain Bike
41 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Gravel Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
30 trails
- Horse
39 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
41 trails
- Snowshoe
41 trails
- Nordic Ski
38 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 28, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 41
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 41
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 30
- Trails Horse
- 39
- Trails Hike
- 41
- Trails Trail Running
- 41
- Trails Snowshoe
- 41
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 38
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,804 ft
- Total Vertical
- 305 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 566 ft
- Reports
- 256
- Photos
- 89
- Completed Counter
- 8,979
Sub Regions
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Meadow Brook Uplands
- 4
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Mendon Town Forest
- 8
- 16
- 4
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Quissett Wildlife Management Area
- 1
- 5
Popular Mendon Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 459 ft • 5 ft • 421 •
Quarry Trail is a short section of an abandoned logging road. Several single track trails join this trail before it ends in an overgrown area. The trail takes it's name from a pit quarry that was most likely the source for many of the...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 558 ft • 14 ft • 418 •
Split Rock Trail takes it's name from a large glacial erratic that was split using the farmer's version of the plug and feather quarrying technique. It appears that the splitting was unsuccessful because none of the stone was moved from...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,191 ft • 0 ft • 412 •
Absalom trail is named for Absalom Daniels who was a dance instructor and presided over gatherings at the "Dance Hall" during a brief period during the 1830's. The foundation can be viewed via a short spur trail near the junction of...
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,578 ft • 30 ft • 388 •
Bedrock Trail is a short route that runs over some natural granite bedrock. One such outcropping provides a good view of the old mill pond used by the Taft shingle mill that now provides a perfect habitat for beavers and water loving...
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 1,706 ft • 74 ft • 378 •
This trail is named for Shirley Smith who's initial leadership on the Town Forest trail project was priceless. This is the first trail that you will encounter upon leaving the parking lot on Millville Rd. You will pass several other...
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,356 ft • 35 ft • 377 •
This trail gets it's name from the occasional sighting of Bobcats in the surrounding woods. Bobcat trail is one of the most enjoyable trails in this system. The trail is most enjoyable when followed in the direction of the Blue blazes.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,184 ft • 0 ft • 374 •
Rockodile is one of the most technical trails in the town forest. Several rock features , one after the other, make for a challenging section. When followed in the direction of the Yellow Triangles the rock sections are all on a up...
• 70 ★ 4.6 • 1,949 ft • 24 ft • 367 •
As the trail's name hints, Sidewinder trail is a twisted path that flows down a natural swale winding from side to side. When followed in the direction of the White blazes the flow is almost continuous. There is one rock face drop that,...
Mendon Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 787 ft • 37 •
Mendon Town Forest from the parking lot at Millville road. Super fun technical ride with a bit of...
1 mile • 111 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
The Orange route uses two trails, Anchors Aweigh and Absalom. When followed in the direction of the Orange...
2 miles • 201 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
The Blue loop consists of typically old school New England type trails including narrow, tree lined...
2 miles • 208 ft • 3 • Loop •
A moderately hilly hike with a great view from the top of Bobcat Trail.
3 miles • 352 ft • 10 • Loop •
This loop is part of the Hike Mendon series for 2023-
Photos of Mendon Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Shirley's Trail | Sep 28, 2026 @ 5:39pm (America/New_York) Sep 28, 2026 | Unknown | Brettridesmtb | Tree blocking trail |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Smokin' Joe | Sep 25, 2026 @ 5:53pm (America/New_York) Sep 25, 2026 | Unknown | Brettridesmtb | ||
| Seeker Trail | Sep 3, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/New_York) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | billd BVNEMBA MTF | ||
| Rio's Run | Aug 30, 2026 @ 4:38pm (America/New_York) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | DParkerN | ||
| Lucy's | Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:09pm (America/New_York) Aug 18, 2026 | Unknown | Durtyfeets BVNEMBA PRSFRM | ||
| Taft Trail | May 18, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/New_York) May 18, 2026 | Unknown | billd BVNEMBA MTF | ||
| Taft connector | May 13, 2026 @ 2:24pm (America/New_York) May 13, 2026 | Very Dry | billd BVNEMBA MTF | ||
| Zoo Connector | May 11, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Dry | jimgoss | ||
| Goose | May 11, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | jimgoss | ||
| Sidewinder | May 11, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | jimgoss | ||
| Bobcat Trail | May 11, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/New_York) May 11, 2026 | Ideal | jimgoss |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Brettridesmtb | comment | report | activity #106162329 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 1:22pm 18 hours |
| efrodi27 | wishlist | route | activity #106022318 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 6:33pm 3 days |
| Chrisn416 | add | event | activity #106014765 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 4:12pm 3 days |
| billd | comment | report | activity #104805948 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:54pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| Brettridesmtb | add | report | activity #104805232 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:39pm Sep 28, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Someone has been ripping up seeker with a dirt... | Oct 18, 2026 @ 1:22pm 18 hours | ||
| report | Will be removed when it stops raining | Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:54pm Sep 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks. The trail crew will get it cleared. | Sep 2, 2026 @ 4:18pm Sep 2, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks. We will get them cleared this week. | Aug 30, 2026 @ 3:01pm Aug 30, 2026 | ||
| report | Near the end of seeker where the trail hooks... | Aug 30, 2026 @ 1:31pm Aug 30, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails206 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 41 | 15 miles | 1,804 ft | 6 miles | 305 ft | #2,495 | #67 | 84 | 256 | 7 | 2,583 | |
| E-Bike | 6 | 1 mile | 174 ft | 2,231 ft | 108 ft | #10,415 | #139 | 2 | 180 | 1 | 223 | |
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 197 ft | 3,192 ft | 184 ft | #3,547 | #59 | 21 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 30 | 10 miles | 1,194 ft | 3 miles | 243 ft | #2,540 | #28 | 18 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 39 | 15 miles | 1,739 ft | 6 miles | 305 ft | #2,149 | #27 | 95 | 28 | |||
| Hike | 41 | 15 miles | 1,804 ft | 6 miles | 305 ft | #8,621 | #170 | 3 | 256 | 5 | 174 | |
| Trail Running | 41 | 15 miles | 1,804 ft | 6 miles | 305 ft | #8,422 | #162 | 256 | 4 | 26 | ||
| Snowshoe | 41 | 15 miles | 1,804 ft | 6 miles | 305 ft | #1,026 | #69 | 89 | 1 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 1,184 ft | 7 ft | 174 ft | 36 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 38 | 14 miles | 1,483 ft | 5 miles | 305 ft | #1,129 | #38 | 89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mendon?
Mendon has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mendon?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mendon are:
- Bobcat Trail (4.4/5)
- Anchors Aweigh (4.3/5)
- Bedrock Trail (4.3/5)
- Absalom (4.3/5)
- Red Bat Trail (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Mendon?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Mendon. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Mendon?
The longest trail in Mendon is Anchors Aweigh at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mendon?
The best hiking trails in Mendon are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mendon?
The best trail running trails in Mendon are:
- Great Blue Heron Loop Trail
- Old Cart Trail
- East Trail (Green)
- Woodland Connector Trail
- Uplands Pleasant Connector
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How many trails are in Mendon?
Mendon has a total of 41 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mendon to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mendon?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mendon is Anchors Aweigh with 140 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mendon?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mendon is Inman Hill Loop (White) with 181 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mendon?
Mendon supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mendon?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mendon is Big Wall Trail with an average grade of 5.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Mendon?
Out of 30 trails:
- Clear / Green: 25
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Mendon?
Yes, Mendon supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Mendon that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Mendon?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mendon are: View all mountain biking routes in Mendon.
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What are the top sights to see in Mendon?
There are 5 notable sights in Mendon. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Mendon.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mendon?
The most popular Strava segments in Mendon are:
- Taft to Split Rock (522 athletes)
- Goose (479 athletes)
- Sidewinder to split (453 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Mendon?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mendon. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Mendon.
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Are there local clubs or events in Mendon?
There are 1 upcoming events in Mendon. View upcoming events.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mendon?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mendon are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mendon?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mendon are:
- Split Rock Trail (5/5)
- Big Wall Trail (5/5)
- Quarry Trail (5/5)
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