more stats
1,467 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
488 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
488 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

Bench Pond Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hodges Village Dam
    Oxford, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #236981 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108007 in Trail Running
    • #327430 in Hiking
    • #25279 in Snowshoeing
    • #28910 in Nordic Skiing
    • #36135 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #6,354 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #3,421 in Trail Running
    • #12,336 in Hiking
    • #2,886 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,598 in Nordic Skiing
    • #1,484 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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AI Generated Description

Bench Pond is a 1,467 ft moderately popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Oxford Massachusetts. Highlights include a lake. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 298 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      4 miles • 131 ft • 17 • Loop •
      My first attempt at an easy Hodges run.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bench Pond located?
      Bench Pond is located in Hodges Village Dam, Oxford, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Hodges Village Dam trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.13085, -71.88376.
      ▼ How hard is Bench Pond?
      Bench Pond is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bench Pond?
      Bench Pond has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 488 ft to 505 ft.
      ▼ Is Bench Pond a point to point trail?
      Bench Pond is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Bench Pond?
      Bench Pond is 1,467 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bench Pond?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bench Pond. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bench Pond? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bench Pond are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Pond?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bench Pond. The trail is 1,467 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bench Pond?
      Bench Pond is a moderately popular trail. There have been 518 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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