more stats
3,061 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
964 ft
Altitude max
960 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
2,513 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

Brown Loop / Purple Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    John Muir Trails
    La Grange, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63702 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94114 in Trail Running
    • #27537 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kettle Moraine State Forest

This is the easiest trail in the Park, at the same time I think it is a lot of fun with all the flowing corners. It is a one-way trail, however, hiking is allowed in the opposite direction of bike flow.

Disclaimer

Bikes: Ride Trail Clockwise.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 163 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 985 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026 @ 6:04am (America/Chicago)
Aug 28, 2026
May 17, 2025 @ 8:52am
May 17, 2025
 Trail is clear and rides well
Dec 8, 2023 @ 7:11am
Dec 8, 2023
Nov 6, 2023 @ 6:21am
Nov 6, 2023
Oct 2, 2023 @ 7:25am
Oct 2, 2023
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on Aug 28, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      This is the BROWN loop.
      https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kms/pdfs/kmsmuirtrmap.pdf

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brown Loop / Purple Loop located?
      Brown Loop / Purple Loop is located in John Muir Trails, La Grange, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the John Muir Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.81696, -88.60341.
      ▼ How hard is Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Brown Loop / Purple Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Brown Loop / Purple Loop has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 964 ft.
      ▼ Is Brown Loop / Purple Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Brown Loop / Purple Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Brown Loop / Purple Loop is 3,061 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brown Loop / Purple Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brown Loop / Purple Loop are:
      • September (80 activities)
      • May (75 activities)
      • August (65 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Brown Loop / Purple Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brown Loop / Purple Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Brown Loop / Purple Loop. The trail is 3,061 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brown Loop / Purple Loop?
      Brown Loop / Purple Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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