more stats
1,624 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
1,027 ft
Altitude min
1,104 ft
Altitude max
1,043 ft
Altitude start
1,079 ft
Altitude end
2.242%
Grade
-23.191%
Grade max
26.651%
Grade min
862 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
87 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

Molasses Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Virginia Stranahan Memorial Town Forest
    Marshfield, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #353611 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301434 in Trail Running
    • #405972 in Hiking
    • #20380 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,251 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #1,878 in Trail Running
    • #2,513 in Hiking
    • #258 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2019

A scenic and winding trail that connects to the moon field trail.

Access Info

Trail starts at the back of the parking lot off of Jake Martin Rd.

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BridgesFaint trailViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 29, 2019 @ 2:05pm
Jun 29, 2019
 One slightly wet corner, but we'll drained so stays pretty dry.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Molasses located?
      Molasses is located in Virginia Stranahan Memorial Town Forest, Marshfield, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Virginia Stranahan Memorial Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.30741, -72.41029.
      ▼ How hard is Molasses?
      Molasses is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.242%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Molasses?
      Molasses has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,027 ft to 1,104 ft.
      ▼ Is Molasses a point to point trail?
      Molasses is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Molasses?
      Molasses is 1,624 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Molasses?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Molasses. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Molasses?
      Molasses is best visited during: May-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Molasses? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Molasses are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Molasses?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Molasses. The trail is 1,624 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Molasses?
      Molasses is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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