more stats
2,067 ft
Distance
-157 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-157 ft
Altitude change
107 ft
Altitude min
264 ft
Altitude max
264 ft
Altitude start
108 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,031 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Melrose Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Middlesex Fells Reservation
    Winchester, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139022 in Trail Running
    • #143189 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,074 in Mountain Biking · Massachusetts [+]
    • #4,869 in Trail Running
    • #6,054 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Good fast downhill from reservoir to Ravine Rd, or long pumpy climb.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Jul 22, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Melrose Path located?
      Melrose Path is located in Middlesex Fells Reservation, Winchester, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Middlesex Fells Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.44834, -71.0861.
      ▼ How hard is Melrose Path?
      Melrose Path is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Melrose Path?
      The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 ft to 264 ft.
      ▼ Is Melrose Path a point to point trail?
      Melrose Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Melrose Path?
      Melrose Path is 2,067 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Melrose Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Melrose Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Melrose Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Melrose Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Melrose Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Melrose Path. The trail is 2,067 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Melrose Path?
      Melrose Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,189 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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