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1,191 ft
Distance
-51 ft
Descent
00:02:11
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
00:02:11
Avg time

Absalom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mendon Town Forest
    Mendon, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #57788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351600 in Trail Running
    • #130795 in Hiking
    • #21805 in Horseback
    • #19905 in Snowshoeing
    • #26812 in Nordic Skiing
    • #32827 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #850 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #11,954 in Trail Running
    • #5,349 in Hiking
    • #517 in Horseback
    • #1,886 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,123 in Nordic Skiing
    • #940 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mendon 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 845 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
Status:
on Apr 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Mendon Town Forest from Millville Rd.
      ★ 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...
      22
      Orange Loop
      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...
      5.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      Smooth, flowy trail through a bed of pine needles

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Absalom located?
      Absalom is located in Mendon Town Forest, Mendon, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Mendon Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.06635, -71.5734.
      ▼ How hard is Absalom?
      Absalom is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Absalom?
      The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 470 ft to 523 ft.
      ▼ Is Absalom a point to point trail?
      Absalom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Absalom?
      Absalom is 1,191 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Absalom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Absalom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Absalom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Absalom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Absalom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Absalom. The trail is 1,191 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Absalom?
      Absalom is a very popular trail. There have been 2,165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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