17.5 miles
Distance
1,634 ft
Climb
-1,635 ft
Descent
210 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
21 ft
Altitude min
29 ft
Altitude start
30 ft
Altitude end
-39.6%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This is one of a few loops I will start mapping out in trail forks.
This loop is approximately 20 Miles and includes a fair majority of the interesting sections
I start from the park located on school house road in Old Saybrook

Detailed Description
Preserve Loop 1 is a 17 mile popular easy route located near Old Saybrook Connecticut. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 1,634 ft with a max elevation of 210 ft then descends -1,635 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Altitude min
    21 ft
  • Altitude start
    29 ft
  • Altitude end
    30 ft
  • Climb
    1,634 ft
  • Descent
    -1,635 ft
  • Grade max
    -39.6%
  • Grade min
    37.6%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    4
Avg: 2 (1 votes)
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