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1,184 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:52
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
403 ft
Altitude max
375 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance climb
174 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:02:52
Avg time

Popsy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mendon Town Forest
    Mendon, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #139336 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mendon Town Forest Committee

Popsy consists of a reclaimed logging road. The trail connects the down hill end of Lucy trail to Asylum trail near Bobcat trail. Traveling north on Popsy requires a couple of steep climbs. Popsy was one of the original elephants at the Southwick Zoo.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 157 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:47am (America/New_York)
Apr 7, 2026
 Ideal, except for the water crossing, but easy to walk across.
May 1, 2024 @ 10:10am
May 1, 2024
 All clear of obstacles. Good flow. Some mud at stream near the bottom.
Apr 8, 2021 @ 9:40am
Apr 8, 2021
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  • Snow Groomed
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        Directions to popsy trailhead (42.070380, -71.582390)
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        Routes with this trail

        3
        Hike Mendon #2 Asylum Loop
        2 miles • 208 ft • 3 • Loop •
        A moderately hilly hike with a great view from the top of .
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        Hike Mendon #2
        2 miles • 218 ft • 4 •
        Hike Mendon Route#2. Park on Asylum St.
        10
        Hike Mendon #1 Zoo loop.
        3 miles • 352 ft • 10 • Loop •
        This loop is part of the Hike Mendon series for 2023-

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Popsy

        ▼ Where is Popsy located?
        Popsy is located in Mendon Town Forest, Mendon, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Mendon Town Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.07038, -71.58239.
        ▼ How hard is Popsy?
        Popsy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popsy?
        Popsy has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 403 ft.
        ▼ Is Popsy a point to point trail?
        Popsy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Popsy?
        Popsy is 1,184 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popsy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Popsy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Popsy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popsy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Popsy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Popsy. The trail is 1,184 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Popsy?
        Popsy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 317 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 328 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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