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1,467 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:03:51
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
00:03:51
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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 [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #129001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93138 in Trail Running
    • #37907 in Hiking
  • 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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Bench Pond is a 1,467 ft moderately popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Oxford Massachusetts. 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 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bench Pond

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bench Pond?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bench Pond are:
        • August (32 activities)
        • July (28 activities)
        • September (26 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bench Pond? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bench Pond?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 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 503 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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