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1,257 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
172 ft
Altitude max
172 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
00:02:05
Avg time

Dam Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Preserve
    Old Saybrook, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    Green/Black
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

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Dam Trail Loop is a 1,257 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Old Saybrook Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • Town of Old Saybrook
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dam Trail Loop located?
      Dam Trail Loop is located in The Preserve, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the The Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.31741, -72.41628.
      ▼ How hard is Dam Trail Loop?
      Dam Trail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dam Trail Loop?
      Dam Trail Loop has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 172 ft.
      ▼ Is Dam Trail Loop a point to point trail?
      Dam Trail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dam Trail Loop?
      Dam Trail Loop is 1,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dam Trail Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dam Trail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dam Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dam Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dam Trail Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Dam Trail Loop is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Dam Trail Loop?
      Dam Trail Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 257 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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