more stats
148 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:00:36
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
257 ft
Altitude min
260 ft
Altitude max
257 ft
Altitude start
259 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
1.3%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
30 ft
Distance flat
00:00:36
Avg time

Faster Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wenakeening Woods
    Holliston, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Shorter and steeper return trail back to the top of Thumper.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Faster Return located?
      Faster Return is located in Wenakeening Woods, Holliston, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Wenakeening Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.18291, -71.43954.
      ▼ How hard is Faster Return?
      Faster Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Faster Return?
      Faster Return has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 257 ft to 260 ft.
      ▼ Is Faster Return a point to point trail?
      Faster Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Faster Return?
      Faster Return is 148 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Faster Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Faster Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Faster Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Faster Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Faster Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Faster Return. The trail is 148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Faster Return?
      Faster Return is a moderately popular trail. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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