more stats
1,903 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
00:03:57
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
134 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
134 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
1,903 ft
Distance climb
00:03:57
Avg time

Mellow Yellow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation
    Medfield, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71705 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84818 in Trail Running
    • #81134 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,162 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #2,189 in Trail Running
    • #2,261 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Trustees of Reservations

The most mellow climb in the riding area on what is essentially a fire road. You gain elevation for sure, but it feels easy.

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 513 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Mellow Yellow Trail Reports

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Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:28pm
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 1, 2023 @ 5:47pm
Jun 1, 2023
 Both trees that were blocking the trail have been removed.
Mar 17, 2023 @ 8:13am
Mar 17, 2023
 Flooding
Dec 2, 2022 @ 9:41pm
Dec 2, 2022
 All clear.
Aug 25, 2022 @ 6:21am
Aug 25, 2022
 Two trees down across trail, one large, blocking trail.
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Status:
on Jun 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mellow Yellow located?
      Mellow Yellow is located in Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation, Medfield, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Noon Hill & Shattuck Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.15882, -71.30514.
      ▼ How hard is Mellow Yellow?
      Mellow Yellow is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mellow Yellow?
      Mellow Yellow has 73 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 134 ft to 208 ft.
      ▼ Is Mellow Yellow a point to point trail?
      Mellow Yellow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mellow Yellow?
      Mellow Yellow is 1,903 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mellow Yellow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mellow Yellow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mellow Yellow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mellow Yellow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mellow Yellow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Mellow Yellow. The trail is 1,903 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mellow Yellow?
      Mellow Yellow is a very popular trail. There have been 1,563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,755 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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