more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:07:40
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
8 ft
Altitude min
56 ft
Altitude max
29 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
1,985 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance down
2,264 ft
Distance flat
00:07:40
Avg time

Dump Loop Forward Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ecology Park
    Branford, Connecticut
  • AKA
    Waverly to The Dump
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #328920 in Trail Running
    • #307347 in Hiking
    • #19380 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #43 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,120 in Trail Running
    • #5,327 in Hiking
    • #81 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Branford Trail

Trail begins at the end of Waverly Road after a brief climb and ends at a gravel road which leads to the old dump, now ecology park. You'll pass some old cars, water heaters, etc... which have been abandoned. A few dirt jumps added.

Tags
Jumps
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
Status:
on Jan 30, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      LeviMSmith LeviMSmith
      Trail is now marked with white circle blazes.
      kingbikkr kingbikkr
      Great trail, no trail marking the only way through is local knowledge

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dump Loop Forward located?
      Dump Loop Forward is located in Ecology Park, Branford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Ecology Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.2643, -72.79646.
      ▼ How hard is Dump Loop Forward?
      Dump Loop Forward is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dump Loop Forward?
      Dump Loop Forward has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8 ft to 56 ft.
      ▼ Is Dump Loop Forward a point to point trail?
      Dump Loop Forward is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dump Loop Forward?
      Dump Loop Forward is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dump Loop Forward?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dump Loop Forward. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dump Loop Forward? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dump Loop Forward are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dump Loop Forward?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Dump Loop Forward. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dump Loop Forward?
      Dump Loop Forward is a very popular trail. There have been 396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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