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1.1 miles
Distance
163 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:10:26
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
1,045 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
978 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
2,080 ft
Distance climb
1,969 ft
Distance down
1,759 ft
Distance flat
00:10:26
Avg time

Lower Purple Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hunter's Creek
    East Aurora, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111445 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #338650 in Trail Running
    • #71651 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,650 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,866 in Trail Running
    • #1,868 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Lower Purple Loop is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near East Aurora New York. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 78 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Lower Purple Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 14, 2025 @ 11:44am
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 @ 11:44am
Aug 14, 2025
Jul 24, 2025 @ 5:49pm
Jul 24, 2025
 I rode only the “top half” of this loop. Good condition and more challenging than a “normal blue”; very “rooty” with a Little Rock...
Jun 30, 2025 @ 7:13am
Jun 30, 2025
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Just up the hill where purple turns south away from the creek.
Feb 3, 2023 @ 3:54am
Feb 3, 2023
 Light snow cover over many, many frozen foot prints in the mud. One or two spots still not frozen. It will be a disaster when it thaws.
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Nearby Trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Purple Loop located?
      Lower Purple Loop is located in Hunter's Creek, East Aurora, New York, United States. It is part of the Hunter's Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.75846, -78.53371.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Purple Loop?
      Lower Purple Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Purple Loop?
      Lower Purple Loop has 163 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 925 ft to 1,045 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Purple Loop?
      Lower Purple Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Purple Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Purple Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Purple Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Purple Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Purple Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Lower Purple Loop. 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 Lower Purple Loop?
      Lower Purple Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 499 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 536 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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