1,113 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
Absalom Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaMendon Town Forest
Mendon, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking#7412 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #86187 in Trail Running
- #23585 in Hiking
- #805 in Horseback
- #1514 in Snowshoeing
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Skiing
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Land OwnerMendon Town Forest Committee
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 Absalom and Taft trails. The trail runs through a magnificent stand of tall and straight red pines and the sight of the sunlight filtering through the upper pine branches is a humbling experience.
Access Info
This trail runs from Taft Trail near the junction with Tower Rd. Trail to join with Quarry Trail.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Absalom multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-37 ft
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Altitude min483 ft
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Altitude max521 ft
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Altitude start520 ft
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Altitude end483 ft
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Grade-3.36%
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Grade max-12.577%
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Grade min11.476%
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Distance climb215 ft
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Distance down799 ft
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Distance flat99 ft
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Avg time00:01:54
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Avg reverse time00:02:31
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- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 136 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 1,310 rides
- Last: Jan 28, 2023
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Nearby Trails
- Anchors Aweigh 0 ft
- Tower Rd Trail 315 ft
- Fire Tower Access Rd. 315 ft
- Taft Trail 315 ft
- Seeker Trail 440 ft
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