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1,191 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
470 ft
Altitude min
523 ft
Altitude max
522 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
591 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time
Absalom Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaMendon Town Forest
Mendon, Massachusetts -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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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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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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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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
- 68 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 825 rides
- Last: Aug 27, 2026
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