more stats
1,998 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
315 ft
Altitude min
369 ft
Altitude max
369 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
269 ft
Distance climb
997 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Working Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area
    Ludlow, Massachusetts
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13716 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29890 in Trail Running
    • #24743 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Matches the name well - it's a trail that requires work Cool features, a sweet jump, everything Ludlow has to offer in a small, quick trail. This is where you warm up for Facing Rock!

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 257 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Working Man Trail Reports

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Jan 8, 2023 @ 4:27am
Jan 8, 2023
 Leaf covered
Jan 8, 2023 @ 4:27am
Jan 8, 2023
 Leaf Covered
Jul 6, 2020 @ 3:19pm
Jul 6, 2020
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Status:
on Jan 8, 2023
Variable
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Working Man located?
      Working Man is located in Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area, Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Facing Rock Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.20248, -72.45768.
      ▼ How hard is Working Man?
      Working Man is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Working Man?
      Working Man has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 315 ft to 369 ft.
      ▼ Is Working Man a point to point trail?
      Working Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Working Man?
      Working Man is 1,998 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Working Man?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Working Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Working Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Working Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Working Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Working Man. The trail is 1,998 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Working Man?
      Working Man is a very popular trail. There have been 1,353 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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