more stats
1,112 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
182 ft
Altitude min
212 ft
Altitude max
211 ft
Altitude start
187 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
8.1%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
623 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Fern Turn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tyler Mill Preserve
    Wallingford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #11534 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35167 in E-Biking
    • #107578 in Trail Running
    • #415923 in Hiking
    • #35396 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #91 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #65 in E-Biking
    • #1,337 in Trail Running
    • #6,045 in Hiking
    • #395 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Land Owner
    City of Wallingford

Nice trail that is a flowy way next to purple. The trail has tons of ferns, which is where it gets its name

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 146 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Oct 2, 2025 @ 1:07pm (America/New_York)
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May 19, 2025 @ 7:43am
May 19, 2025
 The trail is perfect! Come ride!
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on Oct 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fern Turn located?
      Fern Turn is located in Tyler Mill Preserve, Wallingford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Tyler Mill Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.41654, -72.79117.
      ▼ How hard is Fern Turn?
      Fern Turn is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fern Turn?
      Fern Turn has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 182 ft to 212 ft.
      ▼ Is Fern Turn a point to point trail?
      Fern Turn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fern Turn?
      Fern Turn is 1,112 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fern Turn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fern Turn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fern Turn?
      Fern Turn is best visited during: All season.
      ▼ How do I access Fern Turn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fern Turn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fern Turn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fern Turn. The trail is 1,112 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fern Turn?
      Fern Turn is a very popular trail. There have been 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 433 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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