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1.3 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
546 ft
High Point
-73 ft
Altitude change
456 ft
Altitude min
545 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1,834 ft
Distance climb
3,474 ft
Distance down
1,578 ft
Distance flat
The lower section of Anchors Aweigh may be closed during mud season.
The Orange route uses two trails, Anchors Aweigh and Absalom. When followed in the direction of the Orange blazes the grade is mostly down with some easy climbing. The end of Absalom, where it intersects with Quarry, is a short , rocky downhill where caution should be used. This route can be looped by using Quarry, Taft and Tower trails to tie the ends together.
Detailed Description
Orange Loop is a 1 mile popular intermediate route located near Mendon Massachusetts. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 111 ft with a max elevation of 546 ft then descends -181 ft.
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Stats
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Distance1 mile
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Altitude change-73 ft
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Altitude min456 ft
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Altitude start545 ft
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Altitude end472 ft
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Climb111 ft
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Descent-181 ft
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Grade-1.1%
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Grade max-12.1%
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Grade min13.1%
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Distance climb1,834 ft
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Distance down3,474 ft
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Distance flat1,578 ft
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypePoint to Point
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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