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1,201 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
491 ft
Altitude min
533 ft
Altitude max
517 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:02:17
Avg time

The General Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mendon Town Forest
    Mendon, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #38321 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17788 in Hiking
    • #793 in Horseback
    • #1630 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Mendon Town Forest Committee

The General is named in tribute to a fine gentleman and dedicated historian who was an integral part of the Mendon Town Forest project.RIP Paul Doucette This trail runs through flowey, sweeping turns over typical New England terrain, crosses over several rocky outcroppings and one small bridge over a seasonally wet spot. Short but Sweet!

Access Info

Connects between Shirley's trail on one end and Tower Rd trail on the other.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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        Directions to the-general trailhead (42.065350, -71.571970)

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        Mendon Town Forest from Millville Rd.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The General

        ▼ Where is The General located?
        The General 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 42.06535, -71.57197.
        ▼ How hard is The General?
        The General is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The General?
        The General has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 491 ft to 533 ft.
        ▼ Is The General a point to point trail?
        The General is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The General?
        The General is 1,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The General?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The General. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The General?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The General are:
        • July (90 activities)
        • June (78 activities)
        • May (63 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The General? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The General are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The General?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The General. The trail is 1,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The General?
        The General is a very popular trail. There have been 1,638 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,093 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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